White Material

Name: White Material
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010-03-24
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Isaach de Bankolé, William Nadylam

2010·Movie·106 min·★ 6.7(181)

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“In the African heat, one woman stands alone”

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.

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About White Material

White Material is a 2010 French-language drama film directed by Claire Denis. The cast is led by Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel.

White Material was produced by Why Not Productions, Wild Bunch, and France 3 Cinéma and made in France and Cameroon. It was released on March 24, 2010.

Director: Claire Denis
Writers: Claire Denis, Marie N'Diaye
Release date: March 24, 2010
Original language: French
Status: Released
Country: France, Cameroon
Production: Why Not Productions, Wild Bunch, France 3 Cinéma

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White Material cast & crew

White Material was directed by Claire Denis and written by Claire Denis and Marie N'Diaye.

The cast features Isabelle Huppert as Maria Vial, Christopher Lambert as André Vial, Nicolas Duvauchelle as Manuel Vial, Isaach de Bankolé as Boxer, William Nadylam as Chérif, and Michel Subor as Henri Vial.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stuart A. Staples, cinematography is by Yves Cape, and it was produced by Pascal Caucheteux and Martine Cassinelli.

Is White Material worth watching?

White Material holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 181 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, White Material is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch White Material

In United States, you can stream White Material on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and AMC+, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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