Tula: The Revolt (2013)

'Tula, The Revolt' is an international English spoken feature length movie about the leader of the big slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795. 'Tula The Revolt' ... See full summary »

Director:

Jeroen Leinders

Writers:

Curtis Holt Hawkins (screenplay), Jeroen Leinders

Stars:

Danny Glover, Jeroen Krabbé, Deobia Oparei

3 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Danny Glover	...	Shinishi
Jeroen Krabbé	...	Gouverneur De Veer
Deobia Oparei	...	Hacha
Aden Gillett	...	Father Schinck
Paul Bazely	...	Louis
Derek de Lint	...	Baron van Westerholt
Natalie Simpson	...	Speranza
Obi Abili	...	Tula
Doña Croll	...	Old Mama Pretu
Mattijn Hartemink	...	Lt. Plechter
Jeroen Willems	...	Van Uytrecht
Wes Mutsaars	...	Patrol Commander (as Wesley Mutsaars)
Henriëtte Tol	...	Mrs. Lesire
Curtis Holt Hawkins	...	Bobo
Christiaan van der Wal	...	Paradis

Storyline

'Tula, The Revolt' is an international English spoken feature length movie about the leader of the big slave uprising on the island of Curacao, a Dutch colony in 1795. 'Tula The Revolt' tells the true story of a man who dared to stand up against his oppressors leading his people in a peaceful march for freedom, equality and brotherhood. An action movie, but at the same time a character movie, giving the audience the insights of a reluctant leader, his hopes, his fears, his values, his love, his faith, but also his inevitable destiny.

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Plot Keywords:

freedom | slave | love | island | desperation | 

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Genres:

Drama | History | War

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Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode dated 22 May 2013 (2013)

User Reviews

Clean slavery

Being a slave was a clean and easy job in those days. At least that was the only conclusion I can draw after having sat through this screen disaster. Everyone was wearing clean clothes all the time (c'mon guys, dress up, you're on camera !); slaves could wander freely through the woods without being hindered and without getting dirty (or caught for that matter), and they had no trouble adjusting to the lifestyle of their masters (well okay, that was possible). The story had no real beginning or end and when the credits ran, you were just wondering what had been the purpose of it all. Danny Glover must have felt like a stranger amongst this Dutch gang; he certainly looks and sounds that way. What a waste of money and energy !! The only somewhat decent job was done by Jeroen Willems (sad he is not among us anymore); to determine the worst performance is more difficult: so many actors are vying for that slot ! Having to chose I would take Jeroen Krabbe. His Gouverneur was beyond any believability. It was Jeroen Leinders' (were they all chosen for their first name?) first movie. Unless he decides to start following a course, it should be his last.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Netherlands Antilles Netherlands

Language:

English Dutch

Release Date:

4 July 2013 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

The Revolt

Filming Locations:

Curaçao, Netherlands

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$49,429

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fisheye Feature Films, Inspire Pictures, VMI Worldwide

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1