The Man by the Shore (1993)
Early 1960s Haiti during 'Papa Doc' Duvalier's dictatorship seen through the eyes of a young girl whose family has suffered heavily.
Director: Raoul Peck
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: August 25, 1993
Cast
- Jennifer Zubar - Sarah
- Toto Bissainthe - Camille
- Patrick Rameau - Sorel
- Jean-Michel Martial - Janvier
- Mireille Metellus - Tante Elide
- Magaly Berdy - Mirabelle
- Aïlo Auguste-Judith - Gisèle Jeansson
- Albert Delpy - Assad
Screenplay
- André Graill (Screenplay)
- Raoul Peck (Screenplay)
Music: Amos Coulanges
Cinematography: Armand Marco
Editing: Jacques Comets
Production: Blue Films, Les Productions du Regard, Velvet Film
Country: Germany, Haiti, Canada, France
Language: Français, Haitian; Haitian Creole
Original Language: ht
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
loss of loved one, haiti, torturing police, oppression, kids
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man by the Shore about?
- Early 1960s Haiti during 'Papa Doc' Duvalier's dictatorship seen through the eyes of a young girl whose family has suffered heavily.
- Who directed The Man by the Shore?
- The Man by the Shore was directed by Raoul Peck.
- Who stars in The Man by the Shore?
- The Man by the Shore stars Jennifer Zubar, Toto Bissainthe, Patrick Rameau, Jean-Michel Martial, Mireille Metellus, Magaly Berdy.
- How long is The Man by the Shore?
- The Man by the Shore has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Man by the Shore?
- The Man by the Shore is a Drama film.
- Where was The Man by the Shore produced?
- The Man by the Shore was produced in Germany, Haiti, Canada, France.
- What are the themes of The Man by the Shore?
- The themes of The Man by the Shore include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.