The White Masai
Die weisse Massai
Synopsis
A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
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White Masai Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-21
Top Cast
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Nina Hoss
Carola Lehmann
Jacky Ido
Lemalian
Katja Flint
Elisabeth
Antonio Prester
Pater Bernado
Janek Rieke
Stefan
Helen Namaso Lenamarken
Lemalians Mutter
Nicolas Sironka
Mini-Chief
Damaris Itenyo Agweyu
Asma
Barbara Magdalena Ahren
Carolas Mutter
Robert Dölle
Frank
Barbara Herschbach
Jenny
Claire Russell
Flughafen Hostess
Morgan Lematampash
Tom
Kiriniyaga Lenamatiyo
John
Christine Namkuny
Saguna
John Erick
Mike
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.23x
+$15.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hermine Huntgeburth
- Screenplay & Story
- Hermine Huntgeburth, Johannes W. Betz, Günter Rohrbach
- Original Score
- Niki Reiser
- Original Title
- Die weisse Massai
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.6M
- Production Studios
- Bayerischer Banken-Fonds, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hermine Huntgeburth
Hermine Huntgeburth, Johannes W. Betz, Günter Rohrbach, Corinne Hofmann
Niki Reiser
Martin Langer
Günter Rohrbach
Department Leadership Roster
Hermine Huntgeburth
Screenplay
Hermine Huntgeburth
Director
Martin Langer
Director of Photography
Günter Rohrbach
Producer
Johannes W. Betz
Screenplay
Günter Rohrbach
Screenplay
Niki Reiser
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Masai
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What is The White Masai about?
A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
Who directed The White Masai?
The White Masai was directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.
Who stars in The White Masai?
The principal cast of The White Masai includes Nina Hoss, Jacky Ido, Katja Flint, Antonio Prester, Janek Rieke.
When was The White Masai released and how long is it?
The White Masai was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of The White Masai?
The White Masai had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $22.6M at the worldwide box office (3.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The White Masai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Masai was composed by Niki Reiser.
Is The White Masai based on a book or true story?
The White Masai is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Corinne Hofmann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Masai?
The White Masai holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).