Capitaines des ténèbres (2006)
In 1899, a French military column, led by Captains Julien Chanoine and Paul Voulet, set out to conquer Lake Chad in order to unite the French colonial empire. The two captains were violent and ruthless towards the local populations and their colonial soldiers. The Voulet-Chanoine mission sinks further and further into unknown Niger territory while the lack of food supplies is felt. Little by little, Voulet falls into a megalomaniac delirium.
Director: Serge Moati
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 28, 2006
Cast
- Manuel Blanc
- Patrick Mille
- Micky Sébastian - Mme Klobb, l'épouse du colonel
- Richard Bohringer - Le colonel Klobb
- Eric Laugérias - Bouthel
- Airy Routier - Joaland
- Gora Seck - Boubakar
- Clément Sibony
- François Berland
Screenplay
Production: ARTE, Image & Compagnie
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Serge Moati
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Capitaines des ténèbres about?
- In 1899, a French military column, led by Captains Julien Chanoine and Paul Voulet, set out to conquer Lake Chad in order to unite the French colonial empire. The two captains were violent and ruthless towards the local populations and their colonial soldiers. The Voulet-Chanoine mission sinks further and further into unknown Niger territory while the lack of food supplies is felt. Little by little, Voulet falls into a megalomaniac delirium.
- Who directed Capitaines des ténèbres?
- Capitaines des ténèbres was directed by Serge Moati.
- Who stars in Capitaines des ténèbres?
- Capitaines des ténèbres stars Manuel Blanc, Patrick Mille, Micky Sébastian, Richard Bohringer, Eric Laugérias, Airy Routier.
- How long is Capitaines des ténèbres?
- Capitaines des ténèbres has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Capitaines des ténèbres?
- Capitaines des ténèbres is a Drama film.