

Furcy
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.
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FranceFR
- PremiereAngoulême Film Festival25 Aug 2025
- Theatrical14 Jan 2026
- Digital / OTTTPCanal+20 Oct 2026
- TVTPCanal+20 Oct 2026
NetherlandsNL
- Theatrical162 Jul 2026
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Furcy was released on 14 January 2026.
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