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Blanc d'ébène

19911h 30mCheik Doukouré
IMDb 5.4

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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.

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What is Blanc d'ébène (1991) about?

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.

Who stars in Blanc d'ébène?

Blanc d'ébène stars Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu (L'adjudant-recruteur Mariani), Maka Kotto (Lanseye Kante), Marianne Basler (Marie-France Mariani), Mariam Kaba (Saly), Sam Amidou (Diamanati). The film was directed by Cheik Doukouré.

How long is Blanc d'ébène?

Blanc d'ébène has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991.

Is Blanc d'ébène worth watching?

Blanc d'ébène holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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