Moloch Tropical
Synopsis
In a fortress on a hill in Haiti a democratically elected president prepares himself for a state ceremony. On the day of the festivities the president finds his country in turmoil. The whole nation is in the grips of a riot that has broken out overnight. But nothing should stop the president’s ceremony.
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Moloch Tropical
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
Top Cast
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Zinedine Soualem
Jean de Dieu Théogène, the President
Sonia Rolland
Michaëlle
Mireille Metellus
Rachel Corvington
Nicole Dogué
Anne Labuche
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Francis
Gessica Généus
Odette Vilbrun
Fardia Roc
The girl in blue
Oris Erhuero
John Baker
Elli Medeiros
Singer
Junior Metellus
Ti Coq
Max Kenol
The leader of the orchestra
Patrick Joseph
Cléribert Myrtil
Ashley Laraque
Executioner
Haendel Dorfeuille
Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
Durban International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Peck
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-René Lemoine
- Original Score
- Alexei Aigui
- Original Title
- Moloch Tropical
- Country of Origin
- France, Haiti
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Velvet Film, ARTE France Cinéma, CNC, Fonds Sud Cinéma, Ministère de la culture, Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Peck
Jean-René Lemoine, Raoul Peck
Alexei Aigui
Éric Guichard
Martine Barraqué
Raoul Peck
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Peck
Director
Benoît Barouh
Production Design
Raoul Peck
Producer
Martine Barraqué
Editor
Éric Guichard
Director of Photography
Jean-Luc Le Floch
Production Design
Paule Mangenot
Costume Design
Raoul Peck
Writer
Jean-René Lemoine
Screenplay
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Moloch Tropical about?
In a fortress on a hill in Haiti a democratically elected president prepares himself for a state ceremony. On the day of the festivities the president finds his country in turmoil. The whole nation is in the grips of a riot that has broken out overnight. But nothing should stop the president’s ceremony.
Who directed Moloch Tropical?
Moloch Tropical was directed by Raoul Peck.
Who stars in Moloch Tropical?
The principal cast of Moloch Tropical includes Zinedine Soualem, Sonia Rolland, Mireille Metellus, Nicole Dogué, Jimmy Jean-Louis.
When was Moloch Tropical released and how long is it?
Moloch Tropical was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Moloch Tropical?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moloch Tropical was composed by Alexei Aigui.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moloch Tropical?
Moloch Tropical holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).