"Erotic, sophisticated, and distinctive" (L.A. Weekly), this enthralling depiction of a family's struggle during the final years of French colonialism in Africa takes a profound look at the intricate nature of relationships in a racist society. A story of exclusions, betrayals and agonizing compromises, this "remarkable and quietly devastating" (The Boston Globe) film is truly "extraordinary" (Interview). Curious and observant seven-year-old France spends her days amidst the paradise of her family's estate. But behind the household's exterior beauty lies growing hostility brought on by France's always-traveling father, her bored, frustrated mother – and ProtÃ(c)e, the noble, intelligent house "boy" who suffers the indignities of his status in silence. But when a plane makes an emergency landing nearby, bringing a motley collection of characters to the house, the heavenly façade soon begins to unravel. And a shocking explosion of rage, racism and forbidden passion threatens tear apart the family forever!
ASIN: B00005J75R
VSKU: LFV.B00005J75R.N
Condition: New
Author/Artist:Isaach De Bankol|Giulia Boschi|Franois Cluzet|Jean-Claude Adelin|Laurent Arnal|Jean Bediebe|Jean-Quentin Chtelain|Emmanuelle Chaulet|Kenneth Cranham|Jacques Denis|Ccile Ducasse|Clementine Essono|Claire Denis|Jean-Pol Fargeau
Binding: Dvd
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