Paysans Noirs
Synopsis
In Ivory Coast, an administrator is appointed to replace a colleague who has just been assassinated. The newly appointed administrator, Guillon, clashes with a powerful elite that extorts money from farmers who refuse to cultivate the land. A peanut processing plant, nearing completion, unfolds against a backdrop of ethnic rivalries and resistance from the rural population to the changes imposed by the colonial regime, which is striving to modernize traditional agriculture to demand increased production. Aided by a doctor and an engineer, Guillon succeeds in restoring the confidence of the Black farmers after thwarting the schemes of those who dared to stand in his way.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Régnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Régnier
- Original Title
- Paysans Noirs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- UGC, Société d'Applications Cinématographiques (S.D.A.C.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Régnier
Georges Régnier, René Barjavel, Roger Delavignette
Roger Arrignon
Marthe Poncin
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Régnier
Director
Georges Régnier
Screenplay
Roger Arrignon
Director of Photography
Marthe Poncin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paysans Noirs
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What is Paysans Noirs about?
In Ivory Coast, an administrator is appointed to replace a colleague who has just been assassinated. The newly appointed administrator, Guillon, clashes with a powerful elite that extorts money from farmers who refuse to cultivate the land. A peanut processing plant, nearing completion, unfolds against a backdrop of ethnic rivalries and resistance from the rural population to the changes imposed by the colonial regime, which is striving to modernize traditional agriculture to demand increased production. Aided by a doctor and an engineer, Guillon succeeds in restoring the confidence of the Black farmers after thwarting the schemes of those who dared to stand in his way.
Who directed Paysans Noirs?
Paysans Noirs was directed by Georges Régnier.
Who stars in Paysans Noirs?
The principal cast of Paysans Noirs includes Louis Arbessier, Antoine Balpêtré, Georges Hubert.
When was Paysans Noirs released and how long is it?
Paysans Noirs was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Is Paysans Noirs based on a book or true story?
Paysans Noirs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger Delavignette".