Rent White Material (2009)
3.3 of 5 from 150 ratings
1h 41min
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- Synopsis:
- Isabelle Huppert (The Piano Teacher) gives an extraordinary performance as Maria Vial, the formidable owner of a coffee plantation in a former French colony in Africa. But the country is gripped by civil war and her terrified workers flee as increasingly violent clashes between the army and the rebel militia grow ever nearer. As brutal and heavily armed soldiers advance, the headstrong Maria stands defiant in the face of impending disaster.
- Actors:
- Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Isaach De Bankolé, Nicolas Duvauchelle, William Nadylam, Michel Subor, Adèle Ado, Ali Barkai, Jean-Marie Ahanda, Martin Poulibe, Patrice Eya, Serge Mong, Mama Njouam, Thomas Dumerchez, Christine-Ange Tatah, Suzanne Ayuck, Daniel Tchangang, Lionnel Messi Inoussa, Antoine Ndichut, Wakeut Fogaing
- Directors:
- Claire Denis
- Writers:
- Claire Denis, Marie N'Diaye
- Studio:
- Artificial Eye Film Company Ltd.
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- Female Filmmakers Who Changed French Cinema
- Countries:
- France
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 06/12/2010
- Run Time:
- 101 minutes
- Languages:
- French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
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Reviews (1) of White Material
Do you like your coffee dark and bitter? - White Material review by CP Customer
Set 'somewhere in Africa' this frustrating film was apparently shot in Cameron. Critical reviews contain too many spoilers, so be warned. The story as such unfolds slowly. No-one hurries in Africa. It is a depressing view of life, torn apart by civil war and the rule of the gun. Having travelled across Africa in the 70's I like to catch films set there. But this brutal portrayal is devoid of any love, humanity or tenderness, let alone humour for light relief. Not a 'feel good' movie you would recommend to a friend. It never rains. No insects. No impressive views of the terrain. I can't remember anyone smiling.
If this is life in modern Africa, I am glad to have travelled there in happier times. It was a wonderful experience I will always cherish.
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