Frantz Fanon: Black Skin, White Mask

Synopsis

Explores the life and work of the psychoanalytic theorist and activist Frantz Fanon who was born in Martinique, educated in Paris and worked in Algeria. Examines Fanon's theories of identity and race, and traces his involvement in the anti-colonial struggle in Algeria and throughout the world.

Colin Salmon

Frantz Fanon

Frantz Fanon

Self (Archive footage)

Amir M. Korangy

Male Nurse

Al Nedjari

Algerian Patient

Halima Daoud

Woman in the Marquis

Joey Attawia

Stuart Hall

Himself

Noirin Ni Dubhgaill

Fanon's Companion

Rachida Rahal

Woman in the Marquis

Ana Ramalho

French Woman

John Wilson

French Policeman

Lavanne Carlos