The True Story of Pirates
La Véritable histoire des pirates
“Pirates! Hollywood has fueled our imaginations and turned them into popular icons. Beyond literature and fantasy the documentary reveals who these fearless adventurers and these masters of the sea once were.”
Synopsis
Thanks to new excavations in Mauritius and Madagascar, as well as archival and museum research in France, Spain, England and Canada, a group of international scholars paint a new portrait of the world of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphane Bégoin
- Screenplay & Story
- Stéphane Bégoin
- Original Title
- La Véritable histoire des pirates
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Gedeon Programmes, ARTE, CuriosityStream
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphane Bégoin
Stéphane Bégoin
Gilles Perru
Valérie Guérin, Stéphane Millière
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphane Bégoin
Director
Valérie Guérin
Producer
Gilles Perru
Editor
Stéphane Bégoin
Writer
Stéphane Millière
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The True Story of Pirates about?
Thanks to new excavations in Mauritius and Madagascar, as well as archival and museum research in France, Spain, England and Canada, a group of international scholars paint a new portrait of the world of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
Who directed The True Story of Pirates?
The True Story of Pirates was directed by Stéphane Bégoin.
Who stars in The True Story of Pirates?
The principal cast of The True Story of Pirates includes Jean Soulat, Martin Mares, Anna Flori-Lamour, Philippe Hrodej, Edward Mayhew.
When was The True Story of Pirates released and how long is it?
The True Story of Pirates was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The True Story of Pirates?
The True Story of Pirates holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).