Frantz Fanon, The Memories From The Asylum
Director Abdenour Zahzah | Bachir Ridouh
Countries Algeria
Duration 53 min
Synopsis
A philosopher, revolutionary and theorist, Frantz Fanon was one of the most influential authors of post-colonial studies. His works about decolonization inspired the independence movements for more than three decades (Jean-Paul Sartre recognized him as the figure “with the voice that the Third World speaks for and finds itself”). His work in psychiatric hospitals also influenced some of Michel Foucault’s theories. This film reconstitutes the life of Fanon and examines his theories of identity and race, as well as his involvement in the struggle against colonialism and racism.
A philosopher, revolutionary and theorist, Frantz Fanon was one of the most influential authors of post-colonial studies. His works about decolonization inspired the independence movements for more than three decades (Jean-Paul Sartre recognized him as the figure “with the voice that the Third World speaks for and finds itself”). His work in psychiatric hospitals also influenced some of Michel Foucault’s theories. This film reconstitutes the life of Fanon and examines his theories of identity and race, as well as his involvement in the struggle against colonialism and racism.