White Material

"In the African heat, one woman stands alone"

Mar 24 2010 Not Rated 1h 46m
Drama, War

On the brink of civil war breaking out in an African country, a French woman struggles to save her floundering coffee plantation.

Plot

Denis revisits Africa, this time exploring a place rife with civil and racial conflict. A white French family outlawed in its home and attempting to save its coffee plantation connects with a black hero also embroiled in the tumult. All try to survive as their world rapidly crumbles around them

Written by

Claire Denis, Marie N'Diaye, Lucie Borleteau

Directed by

Claire Denis

Production Countries

Cameroon, France

Production Companies

CNC, TPS Star, France Télévisions, Canal+, France 3 Cinéma, Why Not Productions, Les Films Terre Africaine, Wild Bunch, Cinémage 2, Sofica UGC 1, PROCIREP

Languages

Français

Awards

1 win & 10 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
8,882
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
81
Popularity
NA