White Material(2010)
In the African heat, one woman stands alone
White Material 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.
White Material (2010) is a drama film directed by Claire Denis, released on March 24, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle and Isaach de Bankolé. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 180 ratings.
- Director:
- Claire Denis
- Writers:
- Claire Denis, Marie N'Diaye, Lucie Borleteau
- Producers:
- Pascal Caucheteux
- Cinematographer:
- Yves Cape
- Composer:
- Stuart A. Staples
- Production:
- Why Not Productions, Wild Bunch, France 3 Cinéma, Les Films Terre Africaine, Cinémage 2, Sofica UGC 1
- Status:
- Released
White Material (2010) Trailer
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White Material Videos & Clips
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Mark Kermode reviews White Material (2009)
Featurette
Claire Denis & Cast on White Material
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White Material Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Maria Vial
Christopher Lambert
as André Vial
Nicolas Duvauchelle
as Manuel Vial
Isaach de Bankolé
as Boxer
William Nadylam
as Chérif
Michel Subor
as Henri Vial
Adèle Ado
as Lucie
Ali Barkai
as Jeep
Thomas Dumerchez
Key crew
Directed by Claire Denis, written by Claire Denis, Marie N'Diaye and Lucie Borleteau, produced by Pascal Caucheteux.
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White Material Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 180 ratings.
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White Material – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Material online?
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White Material (2010) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in White Material?
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The main cast of White Material (2010) includes Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Isaach de Bankolé and William Nadylam. The film was directed by Claire Denis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was White Material released?
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White Material was released on March 24, 2010 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is White Material worth watching?
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White Material (2010) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 180 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for White Material?
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Yes. The official White Material trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.