The Great White of Lambarene (1995)
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), the mission doctor, theologian and philosopher who founded a hospital in the rainforests of Gabon, achieved sainthood in his lifetime, at least in the popular imagination. The critical assessment of his life and works in recent years, however, has been slightly more ambivalent. Ba Kobhio Bassek is the first director to examine this medical missionary from a purely African point-of-view.
Director: Bassek Ba Kobhio
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: April 26, 1995
Cast
- André Wilms - Albert Schweitzer
- Marisa Berenson - Helene Schweitzer
- Alex Descas - Koumba
- Élisabeth Bourgine - Ingrid
- Philippe Maury - Le sorcier
- Anne-Marie Pisani - Berta
- Marcel Mvondo - Lambi
- Magaly Berdy - Bissa
- Michel Peyrelon - Lacaze
- Jérémie Ahouandjinou - Trompette
Screenplay
Music: Patrick Abrial
Cinematography: Vincenzo Marano
Editing: Michel Klochendler
Production: Ce.Na.Ci., Chrysalide Film, CNC, Canal+
Country: France, Cameroon, Gabon
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Colonialism and Independence Struggles
Keywords
africa, independence, racial tension, colonialism, racial prejudice, humanitarian, cameroon
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great White of Lambarene about?
- Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), the mission doctor, theologian and philosopher who founded a hospital in the rainforests of Gabon, achieved sainthood in his lifetime, at least in the popular imagination. The critical assessment of his life and works in recent years, however, has been slightly more ambivalent. Ba Kobhio Bassek is the first director to examine this medical missionary from a purely African point-of-view.
- Who directed The Great White of Lambarene?
- The Great White of Lambarene was directed by Bassek Ba Kobhio.
- Who stars in The Great White of Lambarene?
- The Great White of Lambarene stars André Wilms, Marisa Berenson, Alex Descas, Élisabeth Bourgine, Philippe Maury, Anne-Marie Pisani.
- How long is The Great White of Lambarene?
- The Great White of Lambarene has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Great White of Lambarene?
- The Great White of Lambarene is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Great White of Lambarene produced?
- The Great White of Lambarene was produced in France, Cameroon, Gabon.
- What are the themes of The Great White of Lambarene?
- The themes of The Great White of Lambarene include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles.