Furcy
Furcy, Né Libre
Synopsis
In 1817, on Bourbon Island (Reunion Island), a compelling narrative unfolds. Following the passing of his mother, the enslaved Furcy stumbles upon a letter of emancipation amidst her belongings – an unexpected key to his indirect liberation. Aided by the support of abolitionist prosecutor Gilbert Boucher, Furcy courageously embarks on a legal crusade against his master, Joseph Lory, in a bid to substantiate his claim to freedom. This legal saga, marked by numerous twists and turns, spans almost three decades. Furcy endures imprisonment and exile in Mauritius for a significant portion of this period. It is only in 1846 that he finally presents his case before the Royal Court of Paris. Furcy’s triumph in the courtroom distinguishes him as one of the rare slaves in French history to achieve legal emancipation several years prior to the definitive abolition of slavery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abd Al Malik
- Screenplay & Story
- Étienne Comar, Mohammed Aïssaoui
- Original Title
- Furcy, Né Libre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Arches Films, Jerico Films, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abd Al Malik
Étienne Comar, Mohammed Aïssaoui
Guillaume Deffontaines
Étienne Comar, Eric Jehelmann, Luc Bricault
Department Leadership Roster
Étienne Comar
Writer
Abd Al Malik
Director
Étienne Comar
Producer
Guillaume Deffontaines
Director of Photography
Eric Jehelmann
Producer
Stanislas Reydellet
Production Design
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What is Furcy about?
In 1817, on Bourbon Island (Reunion Island), a compelling narrative unfolds. Following the passing of his mother, the enslaved Furcy stumbles upon a letter of emancipation amidst her belongings – an unexpected key to his indirect liberation. Aided by the support of abolitionist prosecutor Gilbert Boucher, Furcy courageously embarks on a legal crusade against his master, Joseph Lory, in a bid to substantiate his claim to freedom. This legal saga, marked by numerous twists and turns, spans almost three decades. Furcy endures imprisonment and exile in Mauritius for a significant portion of this period. It is only in 1846 that he finally presents his case before the Royal Court of Paris. Furcy’s triumph in the courtroom distinguishes him as one of the rare slaves in French history to achieve legal emancipation several years prior to the definitive abolition of slavery.
Who directed Furcy?
Furcy was directed by Abd Al Malik.
Who stars in Furcy?
The principal cast of Furcy includes Makita Samba, Romain Duris, Ana Girardot, Vincent Macaigne, Liya Kebede.
When was Furcy released and how long is it?
Furcy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Is Furcy based on a book or true story?
Furcy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mohammed Aïssaoui".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Furcy?
Furcy holds official age classifications: FR: TP.