Frantz Fanon: Black Skin, White Mask (1996)

10/09/1996 (GB) • 1h 10m

Documentary, Drama

Overview

Explores the life and work of the psychoanalytic theorist and activist Frantz Fanon who was born in Martinique, educated in Paris and worked in Algeria. Examines Fanon's theories of identity and race, and traces his involvement in the anti-colonial struggle in Algeria and throughout the world.

Top Billed Cast

Colin Salmon

Frantz Fanon

Frantz Fanon

Self (Archive footage)

Amir M. Korangy

Male Nurse

Al Nedjari

Algerian Patient

Halima Daoud

Woman in the Marquis

Noirin Ni Dubhgaill

Fanon's Companion

Rachida Rahal

Woman in the Marquis


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

algerian war (1954-62)

freedom fighters

anti-colonialism

frantz fanon

panafricanism

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