The Power of Words

"The Power of Words", a project sponsored by Montblanc, was created in response to a challenge by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Tribeca Film Institute to inspire filmmakers to create short films that showcase the enduring impact of words and the resonance of Mandela's message through multiple eras and generations. This public video piece was created by Nabil Elderkin, one of the directors, in collaboration with animator Andrew Van Der Westhuyzen, to help bring greater public awareness to the initiative. The words of Nelson Mandela - made up of text edited from numerous speeches - collide, float, pour and burst onto the screen through a dramatic, cosmic blue background in a collaborative work created by Nabil Elderkin, Andrew van der Westhuyzen and Gregory Stern.

Presented by Times Square Advertising Coalition
Curated by Times Square Arts
Presented in partnership with Tribeca Film Institute and the Nelson Mandela Foundation