Frantz Fanon: Black Skin White Mask (Blu-ray + DVD)

Directed by Isaac Julien

Starring: Colin Salmon, Halima Daoud, Noirin Ni Dubhgall, Amir M. Kornagy, Al Nedjari, Rachida Rahal, Ana Ramalho, John Wilson
Contributors: Mark Nash, Isaac Julien, Tunde Jegede, Gladstone Reid Paul, Ahmed Bennys, Conor Connolly, Nina Kellgren, Kyle Kibbe
Studio: BFI
Genre: Drama
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 16 Oct 2017
Originally Issued: 1995
No of Discs: 2
BBFC Cert: (12) Suitable for 12 years and over.
Run Time: 71 minutes

Description

Biopic about the life and works of Afro-French psychiatrist Frantz Fanon, portrayed by Colin Salmon. Fanon was heavily involved in anti-colonial movements throughout his life, from his native Martinique to Algeria and throughout the world as he grew increasingly frustrated with the oppression of black people. Despite fighting with the French resistance in the Second World War, after qualifying as a psychiatrist and moving to Algeria, Fanon joined the battle to free the African country from French rule, continuing to do so when he was later exiled to Tunisia.

This is an account of his life's work, documented in interviews, archival footage and dramatic reconstructions of key events.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus