The International Documentary Film Festival of Martinique, also known as “Les Rรฉvoltรฉs du Monde”, returns for its 9th edition from April 3 to 12, 2025. The internationally renowned International Documentary Film Festival offers an exclusive selection of 14 never-before-seen films, exploring powerful themes such as social struggles, freedom, equality and justice around the world. It provides a platform for filmmakers and artists to reflect on and raise awareness of crucial social issues.
A committed cinema program
14 new films to be screened at the Martinique International Documentary Film Festival :
- The origins of slavery (Sonia Dauger & Xavier Lefebvre) – An in-depth analysis of the history of French slavery.
- Africa – Cold War Hot Spot (Barbara Necek) – The influence of Western powers in Africa during the Cold War.
- MK, Mandela’s secret army (Osvalde Lewat) – The role of anti-apartheid fighters in South Africa.
- Catholic boarding schools in French Guiana: the wound (Franรงois Reinhardt) – A reflection on the forced assimilation of young Amerindians.
- Carlos: the Santana odyssey (Rudy Valdez) – An intimate portrait of the Mexican guitarist.
- New Caledonia, the improbable verdict (Olivier Pighetti) – A look back at a landmark trial in the Kanak independence movement.
- The fight for Laikipia (Daphne Matziaraki & Peter Murimi) – A land dispute in Kenya against a backdrop of climate change.
- Live and let live: the voice of Jackie Shane (Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-Lee) – A tribute to the transgender soul singer.
- The Myth of the Black Woman (Ayana O’Shun) – An analysis of the stereotypes associated with black women.
- Malcolm X, justice at any price (Amine Mestari) – An investigation into the assassination of the African-American leader.
- International adoption, a global scandal (Sonia Gonzalez & Christine Tournadre) – An analysis of the excesses of international adoption.
- Is Maryse asleep? In the ink footsteps of Maryse Condรฉ (Gรฉrard Maximin) – A tribute to the Guadeloupean author.
- Sisters of the earth – Guadeloupe, the healers of the land (Pascale d’Erm) – A reflection on the consequences of chlordecone.
- Being black at the Opรฉra (Virginie Plaut & Youcef Khemane) – A look at diversity at the Paris Opera.
An exceptional jury
The International Documentary Film Festival will be marked by several awards:
- Prix Gรฉrard Guillaume” Special Jury Prize
- Jean-Paul Jouanelle Award for Best Ultramarine Film
- Best Musical Documentary
- Prix des Jeunes awarded by 7 high school cinema students.
- Audience Award awarded to the “favorite” documentary.
The International Documentary Film Festival jury is made up of seven cultural professionals, including :
- Murielle Bedot (body connection consultant, quoted by Forbes 2024)
- Camille Mauduech (jury president, director and screenwriter)
- Saรฏdou Bernabe (expert in 3D animation and special effects)
- Cheikh Nguirane (lecturer in English civilization)
- Fabrice Thรฉodose (deputy editorial director, Martinique la 1รจre)
- Johan-Hilel Hamel (Director of Cultural Affairs, Martinique)
- Danielle Renรฉ-Corail (artist and cultural administrator)
Professional days
On April 3 and 4, 2025, film professionals and audiovisual students will be able to attend conferences on key themes:
- Broadcast strategies (ARTE, France TV Slash)
- Audiovisual creators’ rights (SCAM, SACEM Martinique)
- Financing film projects (CNC)
- Documentary writing and directing (Sonia Dauger)
- Documentary production (Fanny Glissant)
Guests of honor
Committed personalities from the world of cinema and culture will be present:
- Sonia Dauger (director of another history of France)
- Fanny Glissant (producer ofes Routes de l’Esclavage)
- Amzat Boukari-Yabara (historian, specialist in pan-Africanism)
- Lionel Trani (researcher on colonial slavery, founder of the History Wednesdays)
A resolutely committed edition
The International Documentary Film Festival of Martinique offers a unique opportunity to discover powerful stories, talk to experts and discuss key issues. Join this event in Madiana and its partner towns from April 3 to 12, 2025, for an immersion in documentary cinema and social debates.
