Project Detail

TUTU

Name: TUTU
Director: Sam Pollard
Genre: Black, Human Rights, War
Released: 2026
Duration: 101 min

Synopsis

The South African cleric Desmond Tutu was more than just an archbishop, he was a moral compass, a fearless champion of justice and a global beacon of hope for a more peaceful future. TUTU reveals the man behind the icon through previously unpublished archive footage and first-hand accounts from those who walked beside him. The film traces Tutu’s rise as the unwavering voice of the oppressed. In the face of brutality, he stood resolute, guided by faith, fuelled by hope and driven by an unshakable belief in the humanity of all people. At its heart, this is a story of the transformative power of forgiveness, a message from which Tutu never wavered.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2026 - Berlinale Special Presentation - World premiere

Details

Year: 2026
Type of project: Features
Running time: 101 min
Director: Sam Pollard
Producer: Johnny Webb, Ellie Phillips
Executive Producer: Sam Pollard, Ricardo Pollack, Niclas Kjellström Matseke, Sir Richard Branson, Sam Branson, Cristina Ljunberg, Kop Matseke, Ayanda Ntsaluba, Jens von Bahr, Shannon Sedgwick Davis, Helen Parker, Trevor Noah, Sanaz Yamin
Editor: Paul Trewartha
Director of Photography: Geoffrey Sentamu
Composer: Philip Miller

Genre

Black Human Rights War

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A HLP Studios (UK), Day Zero (US, UK), Hidden Light (US), Universal Pictures Content (US) production

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Sales Company

Cinetic Media

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