West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (1979)
Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.
Director: Med Hondo
Genre: Music, History, Drama
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: January 2, 1979
Cast
- Robert Liensol - Le parlementaire
- Roland Bertin - La 'Mort'
- Philippe Clévenot - L'abbé
- Hélène Vincent - L'assistante sociale
- Théo Légitimus - Monnerbourg
- Georges Hilarion - Monsieur Belleville
- Elliot Roy - L'homme
- Cyril Aventurin - Le père de famille
- Fernand Berset - L'hôtelier
- Gérard Bloncourt - Monsieur De la Pierre
Screenplay
Music: Georges Rabol, Frank Valmont
Cinematography: François Catonné
Editing: Youcef Tobni
Production: Les Films Soleil O, Office National de Cinema Mauritanian, R.T.A., Societe Interafricaine de Production Cinemagraphique, Yanek Films
Country: Algeria, France, Mauritania
Language: Français
Budget: $1M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty about?
- Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.
- Who directed West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?
- West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty was directed by Med Hondo.
- Who stars in West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?
- West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty stars Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin, Philippe Clévenot, Hélène Vincent, Théo Légitimus, Georges Hilarion.
- How long is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?
- West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?
- West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty is a Music, History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?
- West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty had a budget of $1M.
- Where was West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty produced?
- West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty was produced in Algeria, France, Mauritania.
- What are the themes of West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?
- The themes of West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty include: Musical Spectacle.