White Material
France • 2009 • 1h 46m
Director
#560Criterion Collection →Synopsis
In the midst of a volatile regime change in a Francophone African state, Maria Vial is fighting to sustain her family’s coffee plantation. With rebels and the army struggling for control, French peacekeeping forces move out, warning the remaining white residents that they’re on their own. But Maria refuses to be driven off the land, even as tragedy looms.
Synopsis
In the midst of a volatile regime change in a Francophone African state, Maria Vial is fighting to sustain her family’s coffee plantation. With rebels and the army struggling for control, French peacekeeping forces move out, warning the remaining white residents that they’re on their own. But Maria refuses to be driven off the land, even as tragedy looms.
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Crew
DirectorClaire Denis
WriterClaire Denis, Marie N'Diaye, Lucie Borleteau
CinematographerYves Cape
ComposerStuart A. Staples, David Boulter
EditorGuy Lecorne
ProducerPascal Caucheteux
