Words of Negroes (2021)

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On Guadeloupe, an archipelago in the Caribbean, the past speaks up. Sylvaine Dampierre has the workers of an old sugar refinery read passages from the transcripts of an 1842 court case, while the machines roar and groan in the background. The testimonies of the slaves from back then in the rusty halls of today give rise to a polyphony both explosive and poetic in nature.

Director: Sylvaine Dampierre
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Cinematography: Renaud Personnaz
Editing: Sophie Reiter
Production: Athénaïse, Micro Climat
Country: France, Guadaloupe
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Words of Negroes about?
On Guadeloupe, an archipelago in the Caribbean, the past speaks up. Sylvaine Dampierre has the workers of an old sugar refinery read passages from the transcripts of an 1842 court case, while the machines roar and groan in the background. The testimonies of the slaves from back then in the rusty halls of today give rise to a polyphony both explosive and poetic in nature.
Who directed Words of Negroes?
Words of Negroes was directed by Sylvaine Dampierre.
How long is Words of Negroes?
Words of Negroes has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Words of Negroes?
Words of Negroes is a Documentary film.
Where was Words of Negroes produced?
Words of Negroes was produced in France, Guadaloupe.