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2009 · Movie · 106 min · ★ 6.7
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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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2010-03-24
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 106 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (177 votes)
Themes
- rebellion
- africa
- female protagonist
- colonialism
- woman director
- coffee plantation
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Claire Denis