Soleil O (1973): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1973 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1973, Soleil O is a drama film directed by Med Hondo, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The film Soleil Ô, shot over four years with a very low budget, tells the story of a black immigrant who makes his way to Paris in search of “his Gaul ancestors”. This manifesto denounces a new form of slavery: The immigrants desperately seek work, a place to live, but find themselves face to face with indifference, rejection, humiliation…until the final call for uprising. “Soleil Ô” is the title of a West Indian song that tells of the pain of the black people from Dahomey (now Benin) who were taken to the Caribbean as slaves.
Who’s in it. Soleil O stars Celeste Barber as Liv, Aden Young, Robert Liensol and Theo Legitimus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Soleil O has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soleil O page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soleil O tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Soleil O (1973)?
- In USA, Soleil O is available to stream on Criterion Channel, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soleil O worth watching?
- Soleil O holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Soleil O?
- Soleil O stars Celeste Barber, Aden Young, Robert Liensol, Theo Legitimus and Gabriel Glissant.
- When was Soleil O released?
- Soleil O was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.