Published on January 16th, 2013 | by PAFF Staff
Toussaint Louverture
Toussaint Louverture
Narrative Feature
A PAFF Encore
The long-awaited two-part action epic film of the life of Haitian revolutionary, Toussaint Louverture who led the first successful slave revolt in world history by giving the imperialist armies led by Napoleon Bonaparte their first defeat and winning independence from France. Known for his military genius and political acumen, Louverture established Haiti as the first black nation in the western hemisphere and the first Black free nation in it as well. The success of Louverture and the Haitian Revolution shook the institution of slavery throughout the New World” of the Americas. Stars Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heroes, Phat Girlz) Aïssa Maïga (Bamako), Sonia Rolland (Midnight In Paris), and Hubert Koundé (The Constant Gardener).”
Screening Times: Sun, Feb 10@7:00p(Pt.1)/8:45p(Pt.2); Tue, Feb 12@3:15p(Pt1)/5:00p(Pt.2)Mon, Feb 18@7:15p(Pt.1)/9:00p(Pt.2)
Cast & Crew
| Directed by | Philippe Niang |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Sandro Agenor & Philippe Niang |
| Starring | Jimmy Jean-Louis Aïssa Maiga Pierre Cassignard Arthur Jugnot Yann Ebonge Hubert Kounde |
| Cinematography | Dominique Bouilleret |
|---|---|
| Editing by | Jean-Daniel Fernandez-Qundez |
| Running time | 180 minutes |
| Country | France |
