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Frantz Fanon: Black Skin, White Mask
Synopsis
Frantz Fanon was a revolutionary, writer and psychiatrist, whose classic publications 'The Wretched of the Earth' (1961) and 'Black Skin White Mask' (1952) became founding texts of the decolonization movement. This film examines Fanon's theories of identity and race, and traces his involvement in the independence struggle in Algeria.
Digitally remastered in 2K through the BFI Unlocking Film Heritage programme.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Experimenta Strand - 2K Restoration World premiere
Details
- Year
- 1996
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 70 mins
- Director
- Isaac Julien
- Producer
- Mark Nash
- Editor
- Robert Hargreaves, Justin Krish, Nick Thompson
- Screenwriter
- Isaac Julien (screenplay), Mark Nash (screenplay)
- Director of Photography
- Nina Kellgren, Ahmed Bennys
- Music
- Tunde Jegede, Paul Gladstone Reid
- Principal Cast
- Colin Salmon, Al Nedjari, Ana Ramalho, Halima Daoud, Rachida Rahal, Noirin Ni Dubhgaill, Stuart Hall, John Wilson
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 2nd October 2017
