Murder in Pacot (2014): Cast & Plot
Murder in Pacot is a 2014 drama directed by Raoul Peck, starring Alex Descas as L'homme, Thibault Vinçon and Lovely Kermonde Fifi. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Raoul Peck
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Velvet Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murder in Pacot About?
The premise of Murder in Pacot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the devastating 2010 earthquake, a couple in Port-au-Prince finds their lives disrupted when they rent out their villa. The tenants are a foreign aid worker and his resourceful Haitian girlfriend, exposing the couple to the complexities and inequalities within their own society. The situation forces them to confront uncomfortable truths about Haiti and its recovery.
Murder in Pacot Cast & Characters
Alex Descas leads the cast as L'homme, with Thibault Vinçon as Alex and Lovely Kermonde Fifi as Andrémise / Jennifer. Directed by Raoul Peck; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Raoul Peck
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Alex Descas as L'homme - Thibault Vinçon as Alex
- Lovely Kermonde Fifi as Andrémise / Jennifer
- Zinedine Soualem as Leonetti
Also Starring in Murder in Pacot
· 3 more- Ayo La femme
- Max Kenol the Driver
- Albert Moleón Joseph
More from Raoul Peck
More films directed by Raoul Peck, best-rated first: I Am Not Your Negro, Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5, Silver Dollar Road and Orwell: 2+2=5.
Murder in Pacot Plot Summary
What happens in Murder in Pacot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Port-au-Prince, an affluent upper-middle-class couple tries to rebuild their lives after the 2010 earthquake. They inhabit the ruined shell of their former luxury home in Pacot, a stark reminder of how quickly fortune can crumble. Their young adopted son is missing, a wound that intensifies the strain between them. A team of foreign experts arrives, delivering a stark warning: repair the house, or it will be razed. The husband, Alex Descas as L’homme, watches the developments with quiet, anxious restraint, while his partner weighs every choice against the clock.
Full summary
The whole story of Murder in Pacot, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Murder in Pacot?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Murder in Pacot Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Mord in Haiti” and “Mord in Pacot”.
- Also known as
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- Mord in Haiti
- Mord in Pacot
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Murder in Pacot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Murder in Pacot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murder in Pacot?
Murder in Pacot runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Murder in Pacot released?
Murder in Pacot was released on September 5, 2014.
Who directed Murder in Pacot?
Murder in Pacot was directed by Raoul Peck.
More films by Raoul Peck Who is in the cast of Murder in Pacot?
Murder in Pacot stars Alex Descas as L'homme, Thibault Vinçon as Alex and Lovely Kermonde Fifi as Andrémise / Jennifer, among 7 credited actors.
Does Murder in Pacot have a post-credit scene?
No. Murder in Pacot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Murder in Pacot in?
The original language of Murder in Pacot is French.
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