unsure movie renting assurance hilary swank always given excellent performances movies seems rely restraint gain emotional impact does prove wrong moviebr br however movie also fantastic performances members cast speaking nonspeaking single jamie bartlett chiwetel ejiofor  two main protagonists  outstanding acting abilities portrayal true human feelings failings whole movie ran almost like documentarybr br i must applaud tom hooper director avril beukes editor keeping multiple layered story revealed smoothly whilst keeping dialogue action moving along understandable fashion opening sequence south african landscape striking push pause button savour photographybr br why cant movie like ever get nominated international award seems hit highrating button counts film true experience life country coming apartheid life poverty around celebrated dignity human spirit