Dumas: Black Devil – The Unveiled Journey of a Revolutionary General

Title:Dumas: Black Devil
Type:Feature Film
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Production Company:CHAPTER 2
Address:14 Rue De La Comete, Paris 75007 France
Email:contact@chapter2.fr
Phone:+33 1 804 804 10
Fax:+33 1 804 804 11
Status:2025
Location:France
Producer:Dimitri Rassam – Toufik Ayadi – Christophe Barral
Writer/Director:Ladj Ly

Film Description: The lesser-known story of Thomas Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie Dumas, born a Caribbean slave in 1762 and became a revolutionary French general. Despite his many exploits which earned him the nickname the “Black Devil,” his role in the French Revolution was underplayed and he was even denied a full pension and legion of honor by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Sailing Against the Wind: Dumas “Black Devil”

Prepare to dive into history with the upcoming production “Dumas: Black Devil”, the lesser-known saga of Thomas Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie Dumas. With roots in the beautiful Caribbean, this relentless warrior was born a humble slave in the year 1762.

Thriving against all odds, the son of Marquis Alexandre Antoine Davy de la Pailleterie, a nobleman, and Marie-Cessette Dumas, an African slave, Thomas Dumas blazed a trail through the French military ranks. His fierce courage and resolute spirit saw him become the first and highest-ranking Black leader in the French army.

Serving under the formidable Napoleon Bonaparte, his valiant exploits etched an indelible mark in the annals of the French Revolution. But his brilliance was often underplayed; his laurels unappreciated. Bonaparte denied the man, who would come to be known as the “Black Devil”, a full pension and legion of honor. But his legacy still stands tall, a testament to his relentless spirit and unwavering resilience.

This compelling production is brought to you by notable producers Dimitri Rassam, Toufik Ayadi, and Christophe Barral and visionary director/writer Ladj Ly. They join forces with the phenomenal crew at SRAB FILMS, ASACHA MEDIA GROUP, and PATHÉ to bring this remarkable story to life. Stay tuned for more updates as they unwrap this hidden gem of history with “Dumas: Black Devil”.