Toussaint Louverture (2012)

Name: Toussaint Louverture
Genre: History
Released: 2012
Duration: 180 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Aïssa Maïga, Arthur Jugnot, Éric Viellard, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Yann Ebongé

3h France

History

Plot

Toussaint Louverture takes a stand against the Spanish forces, aligning himself with the French military. On the island of Saint-Domingue, he successfully repels the English invaders and declares himself the governor. In a daring move to revitalize the struggling economy, Toussaint urges the laborers to return to the plantations, aiming to reinvigorate the agricultural sector. His leadership and strategic decisions highlight his commitment to both independence and economic stability amid the turbulent backdrop of colonial conflict.

Cast

Aïssa Maïga Arthur Jugnot Éric Viellard Jimmy Jean-Louis Yann Ebongé Hubert Koundé Magloire Delcros-Varaud Féodor Atkine Sonia Rolland Valérie Mairesse Julie Dray Thierry Desroses Pierre Cassignard