The upcoming slave uprising film, Tula, The Revolt, from Dutch director Jeroen Leinders, will close this year’s trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff), screening on October 1. Based on the true story of the slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795, and the man called Tula, who stood up against his oppressors, and led the revolt that would last about a month, Danny Glover leads a pack of international actors in the film's cast that also includes Obi Abili, Jeroen Krabbé,Derek de Lint, Henriette Tol and Barry Hay. Obi Abili (a UK actor of Nigerian decent) stars in the film as the titular...
- 8/8/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The slave uprising drama starring Danny Glover will close this year’s trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) on Oct 1.
Tula: The Revolt is based on true events that took place on the island of Curaçao in 1795. Obi Abili and Jeroen Krabbé also star.
The English-language, Dutch-Netherlands Antilles co-production shot entirely on Curaçao and was written and directed by Jeroen Leinders.
“We are very pleased to have Tula: The Revolt be the closing night film of the Festival,” said ttff editorial director Jonathan Ali. “In particular, we note that it is based on historical events, and hope that when people see the film they will be inspired to learn more about Tula, the man.”
The ttff/13 runs from Sept 13-Oct 1 and as previously announced will open with the Caribbean premiere of Half Of A Yellow Sun starring Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Tula: The Revolt is based on true events that took place on the island of Curaçao in 1795. Obi Abili and Jeroen Krabbé also star.
The English-language, Dutch-Netherlands Antilles co-production shot entirely on Curaçao and was written and directed by Jeroen Leinders.
“We are very pleased to have Tula: The Revolt be the closing night film of the Festival,” said ttff editorial director Jonathan Ali. “In particular, we note that it is based on historical events, and hope that when people see the film they will be inspired to learn more about Tula, the man.”
The ttff/13 runs from Sept 13-Oct 1 and as previously announced will open with the Caribbean premiere of Half Of A Yellow Sun starring Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
- 8/8/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The slave uprising drama starring Danny Glover will close this year’s trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) on Oct 1.
Tula: The Revolt is based on true events that took place on the island of Curaçao in 1795. Obi Abili and Jeroen Krabbé also star.
The English-language, Dutch-Netherlands Antilles co-production shot entirely on Curaçao and was written and directed by Jeroen Leinders.
“We are very pleased to have Tula: The Revolt be the closing night film of the Festival,” said ttff editorial director Jonathan Ali. “In particular, we note that it is based on historical events, and hope that when people see the film they will be inspired to learn more about Tula, the man.”
The ttff/13 runs from Sept 13-Oct 1 and as previously announced will open with the Caribbean premiere of Half Of A Yellow Sun starring Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Tula: The Revolt is based on true events that took place on the island of Curaçao in 1795. Obi Abili and Jeroen Krabbé also star.
The English-language, Dutch-Netherlands Antilles co-production shot entirely on Curaçao and was written and directed by Jeroen Leinders.
“We are very pleased to have Tula: The Revolt be the closing night film of the Festival,” said ttff editorial director Jonathan Ali. “In particular, we note that it is based on historical events, and hope that when people see the film they will be inspired to learn more about Tula, the man.”
The ttff/13 runs from Sept 13-Oct 1 and as previously announced will open with the Caribbean premiere of Half Of A Yellow Sun starring Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
- 8/8/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Here's the first official poster for the upcoming slave uprising film, Tula, The Revolt, from Dutch director Jeroen Leinders, which is based on a true story about a slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795, and the man called Tula, who stood up against his oppressors, and led the revolt that would last about a month. Danny Glover leads a pack of international actors that also includes Obi Abili, Jeroen Krabbé,Derek de Lint, Henriette Tol and Barry Hay. Obi Abili (a UK actor of Nigerian decent) stars in the film as the titular Tula, while Glover plays Shinishi, the elder of the...
- 5/28/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Here's your first look at the trailer for the upcoming slave uprising film, Tula, The Revolt, from Dutch director Jeroen Leinders, which is based on a true story about a slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795, and the man called Tula, who stood up against his oppressors, and led the revolt that would last about a month. Danny Glover leads a pack of international actors that also includes Obi Abili, Jeroen Krabbé,Derek de Lint, Henriette Tol and Barry Hay. Obi Abili (a UK actor of Nigerian decent) stars in the film as the titular Tula, while Glover plays Shinishi, the elder of the...
- 5/10/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Well, I guess we can knock this off my Cannes predictions list... unless there's more that isn't being made public yet. Danny Glover co-stars in the upcoming slave uprising film, Tula, The Revolt, from Dutch director Jeroen Leinders, which is based on a true story about a slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795, and the man called Tula, who stood up against his oppressors, and led the revolt that would last about a month. Glover leads a pack of international actors (which I thought might be appealing to Cannes - one of the reasons I included it on my predictions list) that also includes Obi Abili, Jeroen Krabbé,Derek...
- 3/25/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Here's your first look at Danny Glover in the upcoming slave uprising film, Tula, The Revolt, from Dutch director Jeroen Leinders, which is based on a true story about a slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795, and the man called Tula, who stood up against his oppressors, and led the revolt that would last about a month. Also surfaced is an on-set video visit which gives you a little bit of footage for the film. Glover leads a pack of international actors that also includes Obi Abili, Jeroen Krabbé,Derek de Lint, Henriette Tol and Barry Hay. Obi Abili (a UK actor of Nigerian...
- 10/30/2012
- by Courtney
- ShadowAndAct
As noted earlier last week, Danny Glover will lend his talents, joining the starring cast of the slave uprising project Tula, The Revolt, from Dutch director Jeroen Leinders, which is based on a true story about a slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795, and the man called Tula, who stood up against his oppressors, and led the revolt that would last about a month. Glover leads the pack of international actors that also includes Obi Abili, Jeroen Krabbé,Derek de Lint, Henriette Tol and Barry Hay. Obi Abili (a UK actor of Nigerian decent) will star in the film as the titular Tula, while...
- 10/25/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
As noted earlier last week, Danny Glover will lend his talents, joining the starring cast of the slave uprising project Tula, The Revolt, from Dutch director Jeroen Leinders, which is based on a true story about a slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795, and the man called Tula, who stood up against his oppressors, and led the revolt that would last about a month. The cast members were finally announced last week at a press conference in Willemstad, and Glover led the pack of international actors that also includes Obi Abili, Jeroen Krabbé,Derek de Lint, Henriette Tol and Barry Hay. Obi Abili...
- 10/19/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Noteworthy updates on the slave uprising project titled Tula, The Revolt, from Dutch director Jeroen Leinders, which is based on a true story about a slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795, and the man called Tula, who dared to stand up against his oppressors, and led the revolt that would last about a month. At the time of our last post, the filmmakers were feverishly working to raise the necessary funds to see the film to fruition, and it looks like they're just about ready to roll. They weren't able to raise the full amount that they initially budgeted for the film, but have decided that they've raised enough to get it...
- 10/12/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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