Blanc d'ébène (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Blanc d'ébène is a notable film directed by Cheik Doukouré, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Blanc d'ébène stars Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu as L'adjudant-recruteur Mariani, Maka Kotto as Lanseye Kante, Marianne Basler as Marie-France Mariani and Mariam Kaba as Saly, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blanc d'ébène (1991)?
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- Who stars in Blanc d'ébène?
- Blanc d'ébène stars Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Maka Kotto, Marianne Basler, Mariam Kaba and Sam Amidou.
- When was Blanc d'ébène released?
- Blanc d'ébène was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.