Black and White in Color (1976)

The picture that marches to a different drummer

Black and White in Color (1976) poster

French colonists in Africa, several months behind in the news, find themselves at war with their German neighbors. Deciding that they must do their proper duty and fight the Germans, they promptly conscript the local native population. Issuing them boots and rifles, the French attempt to make "proper" soldiers out of the Africans. A young, idealistic French geographer seems to be the only rational person in the town, and he takes over control of the "war" after several bungles on the part of the others.

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Genre: Drama, Comedy, War
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pierre Bachelet
Cinematography: Claude Agostini
Editing: Françoise Bonnot, Michèle Boëhm
Production: Reggane Films, Artco-Film, France 3 Cinéma, Allied Artists, Les Films S.F.P.
Country: Cote D'Ivoire, France, Germany, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

africa, colonialism, french colonialism, german colonialism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black and White in Color about?
French colonists in Africa, several months behind in the news, find themselves at war with their German neighbors. Deciding that they must do their proper duty and fight the Germans, they promptly conscript the local native population. Issuing them boots and rifles, the French attempt to make "proper" soldiers out of the Africans. A young, idealistic French geographer seems to be the only rational person in the town, and he takes over control of the "war" after several bungles on the part of the others.
Who directed Black and White in Color?
Black and White in Color was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Who stars in Black and White in Color?
Black and White in Color stars Jean Carmet, Jacques Dufilho, Catherine Rouvel, Jacques Spiesser, Dora Doll, Maurice Barrier.
How long is Black and White in Color?
Black and White in Color has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Black and White in Color?
Black and White in Color is a Drama, Comedy, War film.
Where was Black and White in Color produced?
Black and White in Color was produced in Cote D'Ivoire, France, Germany, Switzerland.