The Crying Conch (2017)

Biography, Drama, Fantasy, Short Film

Director: Vincent Toi

Writer(s): Vincent Toi

Starring: Zidor Montal, Ebby Angel Louis, Lovena Dieudonné, Jean Claude Exantus, Andre-Deave Decime, Anante Dumola, Florence Jean Paul

Synopsis: The true history of the leader of an 18th century slave rebellion in Haiti is transformed into the stuff of myth and ritual in a visually sumptuous effort by Canada’s Vincent Toi, connecting the brutality of our colonial past with the resilience of the present.

Release Date: September 10, 2017 (Canada) | Length: 20 min | Genre: Biography, Fantasy, Drama | Rating: 14A

Note: Also known as “Le cri du lambi”. I didn’t find pictures for most of the cast and without seeing the film I don’t think I will be able to identify the rest of the cast. Originally premiered February 15, 2017 at the Berlin International Film Festival (BIFF) in Germany.