Bruno Maillard

Bruno Maillard is a distinguished historian and educator at the University of Paris-I Panthéon-Sorbonne, specializing in the history of slavery in the Indian Ocean. He serves on the scientific council of the Foundation for the Memory of Slavery and has authored significant works, including 'La Vie des esclaves en prison. La Réunion 1767-1848' (Plon, 2024). His research sheds light on the life of Joseph Madeleine Furcy, an emancipated slave who fought for recognition of his freedom, a story recently adapted into the film 'Furcy, né libre' by director Abd Al Malik. Maillard's insights into the brutal realities of colonialism and slavery contribute to a deeper understanding of humanity's past.