Moloch Tropical Explained

Moloch Tropical
Director:Raoul Peck
Starring:Zinedine Soualem
Sonia Rolland
Mireille Metellus
Nicole Dogue
Gessica Généus
Jean-René Lemoine
Runtime:106 minutes
Country:France
Haiti
Screenplay:Jean-René Lemoine, Raoul Peck
Cinematography:Éric Guichard
Editing:Martine Barraque
Music:Alexei Agui

Moloch Tropical is a 2009 film about a political revolution in Haiti.

Plot

Amidst the protection of a fortified palace perched on the top of a mountain, a democratically elected president and his closest collaborators are getting ready for a commemorative celebration dinner. Foreign chiefs of state and dignitaries of all sorts are expected to assist. However, the morning of the event, he awakens to find the country in an uprising. As the day goes on, rebellion rampages through the most popular neighborhoods and the guests call to cancel one after another. After consulting with his collaborators, the president decides to teach the demonstrators a lesson by sending in his private militia.

Awards

Main film festivals selection

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