Blanc d'ébène(1991)
The year is 1943 and the place is Balandou, a small village in Guinea. The plot revolves around Adjutant Mariani, some kind of a misfit. Despised by his superiors, hated by his wife Marie-France, he represents colonial France while dreaming of Africa and its mysteries. When pro-independence Lanseye Kante, the new manager of the school, arrives in the village, turmoil arises.
Movie: Blanc d'ébène
Top 10 Billed Cast
L'adjudant-recruteur Mariani
Lanseye Kante
Marie-France Mariani
Saly
Rachid, le commerçant
Salim
Le commandant Dubois
Le capitaine Albert
Le lieutenant Joubert
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The year is 1943 and the place is Balandou, a small village in Guinea. The plot revolves around Adjutant Mariani, some kind of a misfit. Despised by his superiors, hated by his wife Marie-France, he represents colonial France while dreaming of Africa and its mysteries. When pro-independence Lanseye Kante, the new manager of the school, arrives in the village, turmoil arises.
Release Date
1991-01-02
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8
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Français
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