What novel that was published in 1851 was the inspiration for a film directed by Philipp Ramos?
Capitaine Achab Capitaine Achab (in English, "Captain Ahab") is a 2004 French short film directed by Philippe Ramos. It is an interpretation of "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville. In the film, Albert falls in love with Louise, whose white skin is symbolized in his dreams by the whale Moby Dick. The film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival and Pantin in 2004.
Sab (novel) Sab is a novel written by Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda in 1841 and published in Madrid. In the story, Sab, a mulato slave—who is in love with Carlota, the white daughter of his master—is the main character. The pain and struggle of his secret passion for Carlota leads Sab to his own death, which occurs in the same hour as Carlota's wedding with Enrique Otway. The novel was first published in Cuba in 1914.