White Material (2010): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: White Material
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Isaach de Bankolé, William Nadylam

What White Material Is About

As a regime collapses in an unnamed African country, Maria, a French woman trying to keep her coffee plantation running, refuses to leave the land. The fighting between the army and the rebels escalates, the workers flee, and as the French peacekeepers withdraw the remaining white residents are told they are on their own. Maria insists on bringing in the harvest and refuses to see what it will cost. Claire Denis builds a fragmented narrative and shows the illusion of belonging that colonialism leaves behind. Isabelle Huppert plays Maria, with Isaach de Bankolé in the cast.

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What is White Material about?

As a regime collapses in an unnamed African country, Maria, a French woman trying to keep her coffee plantation running, refuses to leave the land. The fighting between the army and the rebels escalates, the workers flee, and as the French peacekeepers withdraw the remaining white residents are told they are on their own.

Where can I watch White Material?

White Material is available to watch on digital platforms such as Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is White Material?

White Material runs for 106 minutes (1h 46m).

When did White Material come out?

White Material was released in 2010.

Who directed White Material?

White Material was directed by Claire Denis.

Who stars in White Material?

White Material stars Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Isaach de Bankolé.

What is White Material's rating?

White Material holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.