White Material (2009)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 46min
- Drama, War
- 24 Mar 2010 (France)
- Movie
Amidst turmoil and racial conflict in a Francophone African state, a white French woman fights for her coffee crop, her family and ultimately for her life.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 10 nominations.
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Cast
| Isabelle Huppert | ... |
Maria Vial
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| Christopher Lambert | ... |
André Vial
(as Christophe Lambert)
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| Nicolas Duvauchelle | ... |
Manuel Vial
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| William Nadylam | ... |
Chérif, le maire
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| Michel Subor | ... |
Henri Vial, le propriétaire
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| Isaach De Bankolé | ... |
Le Boxeur
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Adèle Ado | ... |
Lucie, la femme d'André
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Ali Barkai | ... |
Jeep, le chef des enfants rebelles
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Jean-Marie Ahanda |
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Martin Poulibe |
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Patrice Eya |
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Serge Mong |
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Mama Njouam |
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Thomas Dumerchez |
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Christine-Ange Tatah |
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Suzanne Ayuck |
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Daniel Tchangang | ... |
José
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Lionnel Messi Inoussa |
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Antoine Ndichut |
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Wakeut Fogaing |
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Denise Djuikom |
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Marie-Françoise Wouogo |
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Christian Bitang |
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Justin Ambassa |
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Bernard Yopa |
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M. Ibrahim |
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Catherine Matzi |
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Madeleine Manipet |
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Ebenezer Kepombia | ... |
(as Ebenezer Repombia)
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Aïcha |
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Armand Tamo |
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Poupou Poutougnigni |
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Directed by
| Claire Denis | ||
Written by
| Claire Denis | ... | (scenario) and |
| Marie N'Diaye | ... | (scenario) |
| Lucie Borleteau | ... | (collaboration) |
Produced by
| Pascal Caucheteux | ... | producer |
| Serge Hayat | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Stuart Staples | ||
Cinematography by
| Yves Cape | ||
Editing by
| Guy Lecorne | ||
Editorial Department
| Sandie Bompar | ... | assistant editor |
| Emmanuel Le Ridant | ... | telecine dailies colorist |
| Michaël Phelippeau | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Antoine Carrard | ||
| Richard Rousseau | ||
Production Design by
| Abiassi Saint-Père | ||
Set Decoration by
| Eric Pech | ... | (assistant art director) |
Costume Design by
| Judy Shrewsbury | ||
Makeup Department
| Pierre Olivier Persin | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Antonella Prestigiacomo | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Albert Blasius | ... | production manager |
| Laurencina Lam | ... | post-production manager |
| Thibault Mattei | ... | unit production manager |
| Monica Taverna | ... | unit manager |
| Isabelle Tillou | ... | production manager |
| Olivier Torion | ... | assistant unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean-Paul Allegre | ... | first assistant director |
| Lucie Borleteau | ... | assistant director |
| Gervais Djimeli Lekpa | ... | third assistant director |
| Anaïs Minet | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Sébastien Assouline | ... | art department |
Sound Department
| Sandie Bompar | ... | dialogue editor |
| Fred Mays | ... | post-synchronisation |
| Michel Monier | ... | sound consultant: dolby |
| Jean-Paul Mugel | ... | sound |
| Josefina Rodríguez | ... | sound editor |
| Jean-Alexandre Villemer | ... | sound recordist |
| Christophe Vingtrinier | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jean-Christophe Winding | ... | sound (as Christophe Winding) |
Visual Effects by
| Elodie Glain | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Jean-Francois Theault | ... | digital compositor |
| Olivier Veau | ... | digital compositor |
| Aurélie Villard | ... | digital artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Stéphane Bourgoin | ... | chief electrician: re-shoots |
| Maxime Cointe | ... | first assistant camera |
| Mathieu Dequirot | ... | electrician: re-shoots |
| Martin Levent | ... | second assistant camera |
| Stéphane Thiry | ... | key grip |
| Bruno Verstraete | ... | gaffer |
| Sylvain Zambelli | ... | first assistant camera: re-shoots |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bernadette Beaudet | ... | costumer |
| Claire Tong | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Fanny Lamothe | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Zoé Zurstrassen | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Stéphane Boulay | ... | travelling car |
| Frédéric Cauvy | ... | weapons |
| Antonio Cides | ... | car preparer |
| Jean-Jacques Domingues | ... | car preparer |
| Jean-Benoit Guillon | ... | car preparer |
| Thibault Leclercq | ... | assistant |
| Pierre-Axel Vuillaume-Prézeau | ... | production assistant |
| Christian Dines | ... | bonus material editor (uncredited) |
| Huma Khan | ... | legal post production (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Why Not Productions (co-production)
- Wild Bunch (co-production)
- France 3 Cinéma (co-production)
- Canal+ (participation)
- France Télévisions (participation)
- TPS Star (participation)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
- Les Films Terre Africaine (in association with)
- Cinémage 2 (in association with)
- Sofica UGC 1 (in association with)
- Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep) (support)
Distributors
- Artificial Eye (2010) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Folkets Bio (2010) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- IFC Films (2010) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Interior13 Cine (2010) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Kino Bez Granits (2010) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Wild Bunch Benelux (2010) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Wild Bunch Distribution (2010) (France) (theatrical)
- Angel Films (2012) (Denmark)
- Aztec International (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Film1 (2011) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Imovision (2010) (Brazil)
- Teleview International (2009) (Lebanon) (Middle East)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- The Criterion Collection (2011) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Pusan International Film Festival |
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| Taglines | In the African heat, one woman stands alone See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scene where Maria goes into her son's bedroom to wake him up was written intentionally long, with numerous throwaway lines, so that it could be cut way down during editing. According to director Claire Denis, Isabelle Huppert's line readings were so precise and meaningful that they ended up not cutting a single word. See more » |
| Goofs | The position of the goat's head in the coffee beans changes between shots. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.13 (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Night Nurse See more » |