Summaries

London writer Stevenson who suffers from consumption moves to a Samoa island together with his wife to start a new life. While at first enjoying the new freedom he becomes increasingly affected by the affairs of the colonial powers.

1890. At the age of 40, after a severe lung emphysema, Louis Stevenson and his wife Fanny settle down on the island of Upolu, in the archipelago of Samoa, which climate is suitable for Stevenson's recovery. Fascinated by its civilization, the couple lives in harmony with the natives, and the writer finds there a new inspiration. But, the political crisis mutters around them. Under the aegis of a German company, which wants to seize the coconut market, the colonial government placed in power a puppet sovereign and expels the inhabitants of their land. The legitimate king Mataafa, whose grand-daughter, Faoma, was taken in by the couple after the plunder of her village, is about to answer the provocations. To preserve peace, Stevenson decides to arrange a meeting between the governor and king Mataafa.—Happy_Evil_Dude

Details

Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Jan 26, 2009
Countries of origin France
Official sites Exilene Films
Language French Samoan
Filming locations Cuba
Production companies France 2 (FR2) ARTE Exilene Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 3h 7m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

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