Author: Chiwetel Ejiofor

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 04-03-2014

Details: From acclaimed director Steve McQueen comes this “deeply evocative and brilliantly acted” film (Claudia Puig, USA Today) based on the true story of Solomon Northup. It is 1841, and Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor in a gripping performance), an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps (Michael Fassbender) and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast that includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt and newcomer Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years A Slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in American history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope.Les États-Unis, quelques années avant la guerre de Sécession. Solomon Northup, jeune homme noir originaire de l'État de New York, est enlevé et vendu comme esclave. Face à la cruauté d'un propriétaire de plantation de coton, Solomon se bat pour rester en vie et garder sa dignité. Douze ans plus tard, il va croiser un abolitionniste canadien et cette rencontre va changer sa vie...

UPC: 024543880974

EAN: 0024543880974

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood