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Black Dawn

  • Aube noire (L') | Black Dawn
Genre : Historical
Type : Animation
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 1978
Format : Short
Running time : 18 (in minutes)

This stop-frame animation presents the history of the Haitian revolution through the vision of Haitian artists. Recommended for all ages, Black Dawn presents a story of enslavement, uprising, and independence in a visually stunning manner-a true celebration of Haitian arts, folkways, and history.

FESTIVALS

2009 | World Nomads Haiti | NEW YORK, USA | May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2009 | French Institute Alliance Française, 22 East 60th Street, NYC | www.fiaf.org/events/spring2009/2009-05-world-nomads.shtml
* Selection "Maysles Institute Haitian Documentary Series"

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  • Collectif 2004 Images
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