White Material
“In the African heat, one woman stands alone”
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 19, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 29, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire Denis
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire Denis, Marie N'Diaye
- Original Score
- Stuart A. Staples, David Boulter
- Original Title
- White Material
- Country of Origin
- France, Cameroon
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Why Not Productions, Wild Bunch, France 3 Cinéma, Les Films Terre Africaine, Cinémage 2, Sofica UGC 1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire Denis
Claire Denis, Marie N'Diaye, Lucie Borleteau
Stuart A. Staples, David Boulter
Yves Cape
Guy Lecorne
Pascal Caucheteux, Martine Cassinelli, Bassek Ba Kobhio
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Denis
Director
Claire Denis
Screenplay
Marie N'Diaye
Screenplay
Abiassi Saint-Père
Production Design
Judy Shrewsbury
Costume Design
Stuart A. Staples
Original Music Composer
Pascal Caucheteux
Producer
Guy Lecorne
Editor
David Boulter
Original Music Composer
Yves Cape
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Material
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What is White Material about?
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.
Who directed White Material?
White Material was directed by Claire Denis.
Who stars in White Material?
The principal cast of White Material includes Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Isaach de Bankolé, William Nadylam.
When was White Material released and how long is it?
White Material was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for White Material?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Material was composed by Stuart A. Staples, David Boulter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Material?
White Material holds official age classifications: FR: TP.