The White Guard
La garde blanche
Synopsis
Five years after Soleils noirs, Julien Elie returns with a rigorously researched work, asserting itself as a genuine cinematic piece. This time, he turns the spotlight on the regime of terror and violence forged by transnational companies, in collaboration with the Mexican government and organized crime allowing them to appropriate land and exploit resources. With respect and careful attention to detail, the film uncovers the courage and dignity of resistance to this new kind of colonialism that is both destructive and murderous in nature and reigns with utter impunity. The camera hones in on the faces of those who have dared to speak out, and on their daily lives, which have been turned upside down. It magnifies a land of great beauty and richness marked by physical and psychological scars.
Release History & Theatrical Window
RIDM
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Elie
- Original Score
- Mimi Allard
- Original Title
- La garde blanche
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Metafilms, Cinéma Belmopán
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Elie
Mimi Allard
François Messier-Rheault, Ernesto Pardo
Xi Feng
Sylvain Corbeil, Audrey-Ann Dupuis-Pierre, Julien Elie, Nicolás Celis
Department Leadership Roster
Sylvain Corbeil
Producer
Audrey-Ann Dupuis-Pierre
Producer
Julien Elie
Producer
Mimi Allard
Original Music Composer
Julien Elie
Director
Xi Feng
Editor
Ernesto Pardo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Guard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Guard about?
Five years after Soleils noirs, Julien Elie returns with a rigorously researched work, asserting itself as a genuine cinematic piece. This time, he turns the spotlight on the regime of terror and violence forged by transnational companies, in collaboration with the Mexican government and organized crime allowing them to appropriate land and exploit resources. With respect and careful attention to detail, the film uncovers the courage and dignity of resistance to this new kind of colonialism that is both destructive and murderous in nature and reigns with utter impunity. The camera hones in on the faces of those who have dared to speak out, and on their daily lives, which have been turned upside down. It magnifies a land of great beauty and richness marked by physical and psychological scars.
Who directed The White Guard?
The White Guard was directed by Julien Elie.
Who stars in The White Guard?
The principal cast of The White Guard includes Not specified.
When was The White Guard released and how long is it?
The White Guard was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Guard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Guard was composed by Mimi Allard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Guard?
The White Guard holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).