West Indies
6.4
1979
1h 56m
Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
January 2, 1979
Runtime
1h 56m
Budget
$1,350,000
Rating
6.4
(13 votes)
Genres
Music
History
Drama
Production Companies
Les Films Soleil O
Office National de Cinema Mauritanian
R.T.A.
Societe Interafricaine de Production Cinemagraphique
Yanek Films
Overview
Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.
