No Chains No Masters

DIRECTED BY:
Simon Moutaïrou
STARRING:
IBRAHIMA MBAYE
CAMILLE COTTIN
BENOÎT MAGIMEL
ANNA DIAKHERE THIANDOUM
FÉLIX LEFEBVRE
HISTORICAL DRAMA / FRANCE / 2024 / 97 MINS / MA15+ (Strong themes and violence)
FRENCH, WOLOF
A story of rebellion that is as relevant today as it was yesterday and will be tomorrow.
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Straight from the 2024 Festival du Cinéma Américain de Deauville and filmed on location in Mauritius, Simon Moutaïrou’s powerful debut is an unmissable journey following those who dare to stand against injustice.
In 1759, Mauritius is a profitable colonial outpost for France, but for Massamba (Ibrahima M'baye) and his daughter Mati (Anna Diakhere Thiandoum), it’s a living hell. Slaves on a sugar plantation owned by the ruthless Eugène Larcenet (Benoît Magimel, The Taste of Things, AF FFF24), they are the victims of brutal laws enforced under the guise of justice – even though Larcenet’s son Honoré (Félix Lefebvre) fiercely disagrees. In this world, disobedience means death. Yet Massamba remains blind to the growing resistance in Mati, whose salvation lies not in becoming a seamstress but in escape at any cost.
When Mati flees the plantation, Larcenet calls on the uncompromising maroon hunter, Madame La Victoire (Camille Cottin, Call My Agent), a devout Catholic and Royalist, to bring her back. Aided by her militant sons, Madame La Victoire will bring Mati before God and the law – unless Massamba can reach her first.
NO CHAINS NO MASTERS captures history with unflinching force – a festival experience for the big screen.
DIRECTED BY:
Simon Moutaïrou
STARRING:
IBRAHIMA MBAYE
CAMILLE COTTIN
BENOÎT MAGIMEL
ANNA DIAKHERE THIANDOUM
FÉLIX LEFEBVRE
HISTORICAL DRAMA / FRANCE / 2024 / 97 MINS / MA15+ (Strong themes and violence)
FRENCH, WOLOF
Cinéwine - History - Tuesday 8 April
1759: Mauritius thrives under French rule, but for enslaved father and daughter Massamba (Ibrahima M'baye) and Mati (Anna Diakhere Thiandoum), it is a nightmare. Under the brutal reign of Eugène Larcenet (Benoît Magimel, The Taste of Things), defiance means death. Yet Mati refuses to submit—her only hope is escape.
When she flees, ruthless maroon hunter Madame La Victoire (Camille Cottin, Call My Agent) is sent to bring her back. With time running out, Massamba must risk everything to save her.
Join us for a special screening and Q&A with anti-slavery expert Kyla Raby (UniSA, Everyday Slavery) and human rights scholar Prof. Marinella Marmo (Flinders University).
6pm: Arrival with a drink
6.30pm: No Chains No Masters
Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas
Tickets:
Alliance Française & Palace members: $27
Non-members: $32