Furcy (2026)
In 1817, on Bourbon Island (Reunion Island), a compelling narrative unfolds. Following the passing of his mother, the enslaved Furcy stumbles upon a letter of emancipation amidst her belongings – an unexpected key to his indirect liberation. Aided by the support of abolitionist prosecutor Gilbert Boucher, Furcy courageously embarks on a legal crusade against his master, Joseph Lory, in a bid to substantiate his claim to freedom. This legal saga, marked by numerous twists and turns, spans almost three decades. Furcy endures imprisonment and exile in Mauritius for a significant portion of this period. It is only in 1846 that he finally presents his case before the Royal Court of Paris. Furcy’s triumph in the courtroom distinguishes him as one of the rare slaves in French history to achieve legal emancipation several years prior to the definitive abolition of slavery.
Cast
- Makita Samba - Furcy
- Romain Duris - Boucher
- Ana Girardot
- Vincent Macaigne - Lory
- Liya Kebede
- Frédéric Pierrot
- André Marcon
- Micha Lescot
- Moussa Mansaly - Brabant
- Philippe Torreton - Aimé Bougevin
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Furcy about?
- In 1817, on Bourbon Island (Reunion Island), a compelling narrative unfolds. Following the passing of his mother, the enslaved Furcy stumbles upon a letter of emancipation amidst her belongings – an unexpected key to his indirect liberation. Aided by the support of abolitionist prosecutor Gilbert Boucher, Furcy courageously embarks on a legal crusade against his master, Joseph Lory, in a bid to substantiate his claim to freedom. This legal saga, marked by numerous twists and turns, spans almost three decades. Furcy endures imprisonment and exile in Mauritius for a significant portion of this period. It is only in 1846 that he finally presents his case before the Royal Court of Paris. Furcy’s triumph in the courtroom distinguishes him as one of the rare slaves in French history to achieve legal emancipation several years prior to the definitive abolition of slavery.
- Who directed Furcy?
- Furcy was directed by Abd Al Malik.
- Who stars in Furcy?
- Furcy stars Makita Samba, Romain Duris, Ana Girardot, Vincent Macaigne, Liya Kebede, Frédéric Pierrot.
- How long is Furcy?
- Furcy has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Furcy?
- Furcy is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Furcy produced?
- Furcy was produced in France.