The White Masai (2005)
A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
Director: Hermine Huntgeburth
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: September 14, 2005
Cast
- Nina Hoss - Carola Lehmann
- Jacky Ido - Lemalian
- Katja Flint - Elisabeth
- Antonio Prester - Pater Bernado
- Janek Rieke - Stefan
- Helen Namaso Lenamarken - Lemalians Mutter
- Nicolas Sironka - Mini-Chief
- Damaris Itenyo Agweyu - Asma
- Barbara Magdalena Ahren - Carolas Mutter
- Robert Dölle - Frank
Screenplay
- Corinne Hofmann (Novel)
- Johannes W. Betz (Screenplay)
- Hermine Huntgeburth (Screenplay)
- Günter Rohrbach (Screenplay)
Music: Niki Reiser
Cinematography: Martin Langer
Production: Bayerischer Banken-Fonds, Constantin Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $23M
Original Language: de
Keywords
switzerland, massai, hut, kenya, interracial marriage, interracial sex, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The White Masai about?
- A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
- Who directed The White Masai?
- The White Masai was directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.
- Who stars in The White Masai?
- The White Masai stars Nina Hoss, Jacky Ido, Katja Flint, Antonio Prester, Janek Rieke, Helen Namaso Lenamarken.
- How long is The White Masai?
- The White Masai has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is The White Masai?
- The White Masai is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The White Masai?
- The White Masai had a budget of $7M.
- How much did The White Masai gross?
- The White Masai grossed $23M worldwide.
- Where was The White Masai produced?
- The White Masai was produced in Germany.