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The Tragedy of King Christophe

The Tragedy of King Christophe

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The Tragedy of King Christophe

"Christophe's transformation from a charismatic leader to an oppressor!"

1991

1h 57m

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Special broadcast of Aimé Césaire's text, directed by Hervé Denis for the Cooperation and Cultural Action Mission of the French Embassy in Haiti.

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10 featured cast members

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Hervé Denis

Hervé Denis

Christophe

Lobo Dyabavadra

Hugonin, Baron Samedi

Daniel Marcellin

Vasley

Georges Riche Kenscoff

Magny

Marcel Mehu

Petion

Rudy Sylaire

L'Africain

Alexandre Prinstil

Prezeau

Myrtho Casseus

Madame Christophe

Ricardo Lefevre

Conseiller d'Etat

Jean Max Cyprien

Charlotte

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Directed by: Jean-Pierre Grasset

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