West Indies (1979)
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Cast
Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin, Hélène Vincent, Philippe Clévenot
A political musical traces the West Indies’ journey from colonization to independence through theatrical scenes and Creole songs.
The story
Through theatrical scenes and songs in Creole, this political musical recounts the history of the West Indies from colonization to independence. It denounces French colonialism in the West Indies and Africa, while using the former Citroën factories as a setting that symbolizes the exploitation of workers.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film is a political musical that tells the story of the West Indies, from their colonization to their independence, through theatrical scenes and songs in Creole. It denounces French colonialism in the West Indies and Africa, and uses the former Citroën factories as a setting, symbolizing the exploitation of workers.
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