Dumas: Black Devil (2027)
Thomas Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie Dumas was born a Caribbean slave in 1762 and beat the odds by rising through the ranks to become a revolutionary French general. The son of a nobleman, Marquis Alexandre Antoine Davy de la Pailleterie, and an African slave, Marie-Cessette Dumas, he became the first and highest-ranking Black leader in the French military and served under Napoleon Bonaparte. But despite his many exploits, which earned him the nickname of “Black Devil,” his role in the French Revolution was underplayed and he was even denied a full pension and legion of honor by Bonaparte.
Cast
- Théo Christine - Thomas Alexandre Davy de La Pailleterie Dumas
- Omar Sy
- Vincent Cassel
- François Civil
- Zita Hanrot
- Alexis Manenti
- Nadia Tereszkiewicz
Screenplay
- Ladj Ly
- Salva Rubio (Book)
- Rubén Del Rincón (Book)
- Dan Franck (Screenplay)
- Anne Abitbol (Screenplay)
Themes
French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, Epic Historical Stories, Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
french revolution, napoleon bonaparte, based on true story, 18th century, historical drama, 19th century, based on real person
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dumas: Black Devil about?
- Thomas Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie Dumas was born a Caribbean slave in 1762 and beat the odds by rising through the ranks to become a revolutionary French general. The son of a nobleman, Marquis Alexandre Antoine Davy de la Pailleterie, and an African slave, Marie-Cessette Dumas, he became the first and highest-ranking Black leader in the French military and served under Napoleon Bonaparte. But despite his many exploits, which earned him the nickname of “Black Devil,” his role in the French Revolution was underplayed and he was even denied a full pension and legion of honor by Bonaparte.
- Who directed Dumas: Black Devil?
- Dumas: Black Devil was directed by Ladj Ly.
- Who stars in Dumas: Black Devil?
- Dumas: Black Devil stars Théo Christine, Omar Sy, Vincent Cassel, François Civil, Zita Hanrot, Alexis Manenti.
- What genre is Dumas: Black Devil?
- Dumas: Black Devil is a History, Adventure, War, Drama film.
- Where was Dumas: Black Devil produced?
- Dumas: Black Devil was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Dumas: Black Devil?
- The themes of Dumas: Black Devil include: French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, Epic Historical Stories, Inspiring True Stories.