France / May 15, 2015 / Cannes Film Festival (Digitally Restored Version)
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, suffering from discrimination and marginalization.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Raymond Lemeri | Old Male Guest |
| Suzanne Lemeri | Old Female Guest |
| Philippe | Couple's Oldest Son |
| Sophie | Couple's Daughter |
| Damien | Couple's Youngest Son |
| Toto Bissainthe | Diouana (voice) |
| Robert Marcy | Monsieur (voice) |
| Sophie Leclair | Madame (voice) |
| Ousmane Sembène | The Teacher (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | La Noire de... |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français, Wolof |
| Production countries | France, Senegal |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Filmi Domirev, Les Actualités Françaises |
| Release date | 17 marzo 1966 |
| Production | André Zwobada |
| Writer | Ousmane Sembène |
| Editing | André Gaudier |
| Cinematography | Christian Lacoste, Ibrahima Barro, Pathé Diop |
| Assistant directors | Ousmane Sembène |
| Camera operators | Christian Lacoste, Ibrahima Barro, Pathé Diop |
| Additional photography | Christian Lacoste, Ibrahima Barro, Pathé Diop |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Jun 01, 2015 / Seattle International Film Festival (Digitally Restored Version)
Netherlands / Jan 25, 2018 / International Film Festival Rotterdam
Theatrical release
Senegal / Mar 17, 1966 / Source: IMDB
France / Apr 05, 1967 / TP
United States / Jan 12, 1969 / NR / New York City, New York
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