Films - Laterit productions

Fahavalo, Madagascar 1947

a film by Marie-Clémence Andriamonta-Paes

After WWII, 9800 Malagasy soldiers travelled back to their island on the ship Ile-de-France. Upon reaching their homeland, they had no choice but to return to their “indigenous” status. As independence of Madagascar was absolutely not on the French agenda, they soon organized a rebellion, harshly repressed by the colonial authorities. The police reports mention that beside their spears and machetes the poorly armed insurgents used magic, during the 18 months uprising.

This journey through the past is brought to life by the witnesses today where the events took place, along the railways, through the forest, from the Highlands to the East coast of Madagascar. Interweaving archives with these rare and heartfelt testimonies, the film unfolds an unknown story of resistance.

Documentaries of the world award - 42nd World Film festival - Montréal, Canada
Special mention - JCC Carthage Film Festival, Tunisia

more info https://fahavalo-film.com

VIDEO RELEASE NOVEMBER 29. 2019

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screenings


	Wednesday 18 December 2019 Place Faidherbe in Saint-Louis (Sénégal)


	Thursday 19 December 2019 Université Gaston Berger in Saint-Louis (Sénégal)

technical info


	runing time: 90 minutes format: DCP ratio: 1:85 visa: 141893 year of production: 2018 original languages: available subtitles: music: Régis Gizavo photography: Cesar Paes editing: Paul Pirritano and Gabriel Paes director: Marie-Clémence Andriamonta-Paes producer: Laterit productions sound: Gabriel Mathé , Alexis Durand and Myriam René color grading: Elie Akoka co-produced by: Cobra Films and Silvao Producoes with the support of: Doha Film Institute , région Ile-de-France and OIF