
The Tragedy of King Christophe(1991)
Christophe's transformation from a charismatic leader to an oppressor!
Special broadcast of Aimé Césaire's text, directed by Hervé Denis for the Cooperation and Cultural Action Mission of the French Embassy in Haiti.
Movie: The Tragedy of King Christophe
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Hugonin, Baron Samedi
Vasley
Magny
Petion
L'Africain
Prezeau
Madame Christophe
Conseiller d'Etat
Charlotte

La tragédie du roi Christophe
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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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1991-10-01
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Christophe's transformation from a charismatic leader to an oppressor!
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