

Furcy, né libre
January 14, 2026
1h 48m
FR
Abd Al Malik
In 1817, on Bourbon Island (Reunion Island), a compelling narrative unfolds. Following the passing of his mother, the enslaved Furcy stumbles upon a letter of emancipation amidst her belongings – an unexpected key to his indirect liberation. Aided by the support of abolitionist prosecutor Gilbert Boucher, Furcy courageously embarks on a legal crusade against his master, Joseph Lory, in a bid to substantiate his claim to freedom. This legal saga, marked by numerous twists and turns, spans almost three decades. Furcy endures imprisonment and exile in Mauritius for a significant portion of this period. It is only in 1846 that he finally presents his case before the Royal Court of Paris. Furcy’s triumph in the courtroom distinguishes him as one of the rare slaves in French history to achieve legal emancipation several years prior to the definitive abolition of slavery.

Makita Samba
Furcy

Romain Duris
Boucher

Ana Girardot


Mohammed Aïssaoui, Étienne Comar
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Virginie

Vincent Macaigne
Lory

Liya Kebede
Constance

Frédéric Pierrot
Moreau

André Marcon
Master Moreau

Micha Lescot
Pol Satin

Moussa Mansaly
Brabant

Philippe Torreton
Aimé Bougevin

Arches Films
FR

Jerico Films
FR

France 3 Cinéma
FR