Fanon at 100: Fanon (Exclusive Dutch Premiere!)
In commemoration of the 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 of 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘇 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 (July 20, 1925), 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰, in collaboration with 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, hosts the 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 of 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 (2024) on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟱 at 𝟮𝟭.𝟭𝟱 𝗵𝗿𝘀 in 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺. This compelling biographical drama directed by Jean-Claude Barny delves into the life and legacy of 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘇 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻, the influential Martiniquan psychiatrist, writer, and anti-colonial activist.
𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬: 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲)
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 21:15 hrs
Venue: Eye Filmmuseum
Title: 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻
Director: Jean-Claude Barny
Country: France and Algeria
Year: 2024
Length: 132′
Language: French with English subtitles
Tickets: https://www.eyefilm.nl/en/whats-on/fanon/1447152
Bit.ly: https://bit.ly/africadelic-fanon-100
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻
𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 (2024), directed by Jean-Claude Barny, is a compelling biographical drama that delves into the life and legacy of Frantz Fanon, the influential Martiniquan psychiatrist, writer, and anti-colonial activist. The film centers on Fanon’s tenure at the Blida psychiatric hospital in Algeria during the 1950s, where he introduced innovative, humanistic treatment methods for Algerian patients. His progressive approach faced resistance from colleagues and the institution’s leadership, reflecting the broader tensions of colonial rule. As the Algerian struggle for independence intensified, Fanon’s commitment to decolonization led him to align with the National Liberation Front (FLN), deepening his involvement in the fight against colonial oppression. The narrative intertwines pivotal moments from Fanon’s life with contemporary scenes, highlighting the enduring relevance of his ideas on colonialism, identity, and liberation. Alexandre Bouyer delivers a nuanced performance as Fanon, capturing the complexities of a man torn between his medical ethics and revolutionary ideals. The film’s visual storytelling, complemented by a soundtrack blending traditional Antillean and North African music, underscores the cultural intersections central to Fanon’s experiences.
Premiering at the 2024 Marrakech International Film Festival, Fanon offers a poignant exploration of a figure whose thoughts on race, colonialism, and humanism continue to resonate in contemporary discourse.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰
𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 is a platform that is committed to the programming and promotion of African and African diasporic cultural creativity, diversity and activism in the Netherlands. The annual Africadelic Festival is an ode to the African continent and its worldwide diaspora, and offers a showcase of the cultural wealth and profound influence Afrodescendants have on global culture and society. Scheduled from May 21-31, 2025, this year’s festival offers another week filled with concerts, films, and talks. At the same time, we are organizing one-off events throughout the year, including this special screening of 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻. For more information, visit www.africadelicy.com.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Caribbean Creativity is an Amsterdam-based non-profit organization that is, since 2008, committed to the programming and promotion of Caribbean and Caribbean-themed cinema in the Netherlands and beyond. Over the years, Caribbean Creativity has hosted over 300 screenings in Dutch cinemas and at film festivals, including numerous premieres. In 2020, they launched YardVibes, a streaming platform featuring content from independent Caribbean and African filmmakers. YardVibes currently offers over 100 titles, including feature films, web series, documentaries, and short films, with new content added monthly. For more information, visit www.caribbeancreativity.nl.
