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Cast & Crew

Claire Denis
Director
Isabelle Huppert
As Maria Vial
Christopher Lambert
As André Vial
Nicolas Duvauchelle
As Manuel Vial
William Nadylam
As Chérif
Michel Subor
As Henri Vial
Adèle Ado
As Lucie

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White Material is a 2010 French-African drama film directed by Claire Denis. The movie takes place in an unnamed African country during a civil war, and it follows the story of a white French farmer, Maria Vial, who runs a coffee plantation with her ex-husband Andre and their son Manuel. Despite the danger and uncertainty surrounding them, Maria is determined to protect her family's home and finish the coffee harvest, even when the situation becomes increasingly dangerous. The film explores themes of colonialism, racial conflict, and the limits of human will in the face of adversity. It features an impressive cast, including Isabelle Huppert as Maria Vial, Christopher Lambert as Andre, and Nicolas Duvauchelle as Manuel. White Material premiered at several film festivals, including the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, and it received critical acclaim for its thought-provoking story and performances.

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