Benito Cereno
1971, French. Directed by Serge Roullet.
When Captain Amaso Delano approaches a three-masted ship in distress to offer his assistance, he discovers a most unusual situation: its captain, Don Benito Cereno, seems to command a very scant crew, moreover composed only of Africans. Cereno is in very bad condition and apparently survives only thanks to the affectionate care of his faithful body-servant slave Atimbo. When Delano leaves the dilapidated ship to seek relief, Cereno jumps in the boat and explains to the Americans that he has been the victim of a revolt of the slaves. The ship is now in their hands.
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- 1h 20m
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- 13 October 1971
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What Benito Cereno is based on
Benito Cereno is based on Benito Cereno (1855) by Herman Melville.
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Benito Cereno
By Herman Melville
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Who directed Benito Cereno?
Benito Cereno (1971) was directed by Serge Roullet and stars Ruy Guerra, Georges Selmark, Tamour Diop.
What is Benito Cereno based on?
Benito Cereno is based on Benito Cereno (1855) by Herman Melville.