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Name: White Material
Genre: social issues, drama
Released: 2010-05-05
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Isaach de Bankolé, William Nadylam

1h 42m runtime

20091h 42msocial issues • drama

Social issues film with a runtime of 102 minutes, released in 2009. Presented in English.

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Runtime1h 42m

Minutes102

One SittingYes

With Break1h 54m

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In this drama directed and co-written by Claire Denis, Isabelle Huppert plays Maria, a white French expatriate living in an African nation that has fallen into political chaos. Maria owns a coffee plantation, and regards her property as her personal domain; she's not about to give up her land, though her stubborn attitude prevents her from admitting that she's putting those close to her in danger, or even acknowledging the gravity of her situation. Maria has two children with her former husband, André (Christopher Lambert), a young adopted boy and dissatisfied twentysomething Manuel (Nicolas Duvauchelle). André is deeply concerned for the safety of Maria and their sons, and has made plans for her and the boys to flee to Europe, but Maria insists that the military will protect her and the others in the area, a belief that seems to be fueled by arrogance rather than fact. White Material received its North American premiere at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.

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Runtime1h 42m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 54m

Movie Facts

Release DateMay 5, 2010

Runtime1h 42m

LanguageEnglish

Genressocial issues, drama

DirectorClaire Denis

ProducerPascal Caucheteux

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