Madame Desbassayns: Myth and Reality of an Icon of Slavery
Trailer: Madame Desbassayns: Myth and Reality of an Icon of Slavery
Year: 2015
Genre: Documentary, History, Drama
Studio: Kapali Studios, France Télévisions Distribution, Région Réunion, PROCIREP, Ministère des Outre-Mer, Angoa-Agicoa, CNC, COSIP
Director: William Cally
Cast: Jacques Deshayes, Stéphane Thomas, David Erudel, Ophélie Galant, Kristof Langromme, Eric Lauret
Crew: William Cally (Director), William Cally (Writer), Sudel Fuma (Writer), Romain Cally (Production Manager), Johann Govindin (Production Assistant), Sandrine Dime (Production Director)
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