Furcy (2026)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 2026-01-14
Runtime: 108 minutes
Director: Abd Al Malik
Top Cast
- Makita Samba as Furcy
- Romain Duris as Boucher
- Ana Girardot as Virginie
- Vincent Macaigne as Lory
- Liya Kebede as Constance
- Frédéric Pierrot as Moreau
- André Marcon as Master Moreau
- Micha Lescot as Pol Satin
- Moussa Mansaly as Brabant
- Philippe Torreton as Aimé Bougevin
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