Ouvertures
Synopsis
Reflecting on the legacy of Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L’Ouverture, "Ouvertures" follows a collective’s process of translating Édouard Glissant’s play Monsieur Toussaint from French to Creole.
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Ouvertures | Trailer | Berlinale Forum 2020
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Henderson, Olivier Marbœuf
- Screenplay & Story
- Edouard Glissant
- Original Title
- Ouvertures
- Country of Origin
- France, Haiti, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of England, Centre National des Arts Plastiques (CNAP), Région Bretagne, Spectre Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Henderson, Olivier Marbœuf
Edouard Glissant
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Louis Henderson
Director
Olivier Marbœuf
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What is Ouvertures about?
Reflecting on the legacy of Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L’Ouverture, "Ouvertures" follows a collective’s process of translating Édouard Glissant’s play Monsieur Toussaint from French to Creole.
Who directed Ouvertures?
Ouvertures was directed by Louis Henderson, Olivier Marbœuf.
Who stars in Ouvertures?
The principal cast of Ouvertures includes Mackenson Bijou, Rossi Jacques Casimir, Dieuvela Cherestal, James Desiris, James Fleurissaint.
When was Ouvertures released and how long is it?
Ouvertures was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.