The Tragedy of King Christophe (1991)
Christophe's transformation from a charismatic leader to an oppressor!
Special broadcast of Aimé Césaire's text, directed by Hervé Denis for the Cooperation and Cultural Action Mission of the French Embassy in Haiti.
Director: Jean-Pierre Grasset
Genre: History, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: October 1, 1991
Cast
- Hervé Denis - Christophe
- Lobo Dyabavadra - Hugonin, Baron Samedi
- Daniel Marcellin - Vasley
- Georges Riche Kenscoff - Magny
- Marcel Mehu - Petion
- Rudy Sylaire - L'Africain
- Alexandre Prinstil - Prezeau
- Myrtho Casseus - Madame Christophe
- Ricardo Lefevre - Conseiller d'Etat
- Jean Max Cyprien - Charlotte
Screenplay
- Aimé Césaire (Original Story)
Editing: Jean-Pierre Grasset
Production: Mission de Coopération et d'Action Culturelle de l'Ambassade de France en Haïti, Institut français d'Haïti
Country: Haiti, France
Language: Français, Haitian; Haitian Creole
Original Language: fr
Keywords
haiti, haitian revolution, negritude, television theater, aimé césaire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tragedy of King Christophe about?
- Special broadcast of Aimé Césaire's text, directed by Hervé Denis for the Cooperation and Cultural Action Mission of the French Embassy in Haiti.
- Who directed The Tragedy of King Christophe?
- The Tragedy of King Christophe was directed by Jean-Pierre Grasset.
- Who stars in The Tragedy of King Christophe?
- The Tragedy of King Christophe stars Hervé Denis, Lobo Dyabavadra, Daniel Marcellin, Georges Riche Kenscoff, Marcel Mehu, Rudy Sylaire.
- How long is The Tragedy of King Christophe?
- The Tragedy of King Christophe has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is The Tragedy of King Christophe?
- The Tragedy of King Christophe is a History, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Tragedy of King Christophe produced?
- The Tragedy of King Christophe was produced in Haiti, France.