FRANCE · 2009

White Material

Name: White Material
Released: 2009

Claire Denis

colonial legacy political upheaval land ownership family resilience cultural displacement

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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.

Year2009

CountryFrance

DirectorClaire Denis

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