Hortense, the queen of the Isle of Pines

This film tells the story of Kanak leader Hortense Kanedjo Vendegou, the first literate Melanesian woman and a key figure for the Kunié people. Through the testimonies of those who keep her legacy alive, her journey intersects with the stories of the Paris Commune deportees and the Kabyle uprising. An inspiring heroine from the past whose vision continues to illuminate the future.