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198772 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Cold War Art History

Mad 47

198772 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A 1947 uprising marked a significant moment in Madagascar's struggle against French colonial rule, leading to the establishment of a socialist government.

Cold War Art History

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Ignace Solo Randrasana

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A 1947 uprising marked a significant moment in Madagascar's struggle against French colonial rule, leading to the establishment of a socialist government.

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Ignace Solo Randrasanadirector

Ignace Solo Randrasanawriter

Gustave Andriamiarantsoacast

Caroline Chevaliercast

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Madagascar's tumultuous history unfolds from 1895 to 1975, focusing on the 1947 Malagasy Uprising against French colonial rule. The film details the subsequent establishment of a socialist government. Dramatized reenactments depict how these events shaped the nation’s identity and the struggle for self-determination. Directed by Ignace Solo Randrasana, "Mad 47" examines significant moments in the country’s fight for independence.

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