Abd Al Malik’s “Furcy, Né Libre” to be Screened and Discussed in Montpellier
Montpellier, France – The Licra Montpellier-Hérault section will host a screening of Abd Al Malik’s film, “Furcy, Né Libre” (Furcy, Born Free), at the Pathé Odysseum cinema on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The screening will be followed by a discussion featuring the director himself, Abd Al Malik.
The Story of Furcy
“Furcy, Né Libre” is based on the true story of Furcy, a slave who fought for his legal emancipation in a French colony before the definitive abolition of slavery. The film is adapted from Mohammed Aïssaoui’s book, L’Affaire de l’esclave Furcy (The Case of the Slave Furcy), published by Gallimard in 2010.
The narrative centers on Furcy’s discovery of documents after his mother’s death that suggest he may be a free man. With the assistance of an abolitionist prosecutor, he embarks on a legal battle to have his freedom recognized. The film explores the legal and ideological framework of the Code Noir and its lasting impact.
Themes and Historical Context
The film highlights the struggle for human dignity and justice, echoing the sentiments of Olympe de Gouges, who famously stated, “Black slavery is an attack on human dignity, a crime against reason and justice.”
According to IMDb, the film stars Makita Samba as Furcy, with Romain Duris, Ana Girardot, and Vincent Macaigne also featuring in key roles. IMDb lists the film’s duration as 1 hour and 49 minutes.
About Abd Al Malik
Abd Al Malik is a French rapper and filmmaker. He also presented “Furcy Héritage”, an album collective that extends the story through rap and transmission, as reported by Radio France.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Pathé Odysseum, Montpellier, France
The Licra Montpellier-Hérault event aims to spark dialogue about the historical and contemporary implications of slavery and the ongoing fight for equality. More information about the event can be found on the Licra website.