Interview with Claude Bonté on: |08 July 2026

‘A Tale of Two Lawyers’: Bringing Seychelles’ history to life

As Seychelles marks five decades of Independence, a new documentary series invites viewers to revisit the defining events that shaped the nation. ‘A Tale of Two Lawyers’, produced by Claude Bonté de Beau Vallon, traces Seychelles’ political journey from the years leading up to Independence through the 1977 coup, the Cold War era, economic reforms, and other pivotal moments in modern history.

Drawing on six years of research and interviews with key figures, the four‑part series aims to preserve firsthand accounts for future generations while encouraging a balanced understanding of the nation’s past. Following the broadcast of the first two episodes on SBC, Seychelles NATION spoke with Mr Bonté about the inspiration behind the project, the challenges of bringing Seychelles’ history to the screen, and his hopes for what the documentary will achieve.

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