Release Date

14 Jan, 2026

Runtime

01:48: (HH:MM)

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.

Original Title

Furcy, né libre

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Actors

Makita Samba

Romain Duris

Ana Girardot

Vincent Macaigne

Liya Kebede

Frédéric Pierrot

André Marcon

Micha Lescot

Moussa Mansaly

Philippe Torreton

François Sureau

Crew

Mohammed Aïssaoui

Abd Al Malik

Étienne Comar

Mohammed Aïssaoui

Étienne Comar

Guillaume Deffontaines

Eric Jehelmann

Camille Dayma

Paul Le Borgne-Cueff

Brice Barbier

Thomas Collet

Thomas Lemoullec

Daniela Romano

Nahi Margot