Les caprices d'un fleuve (1996)
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- 1h 51min
- Adventure, Drama
- 03 Apr 1996 (Belgium)
- Movie
In 1785, Jean-Franois de la Plaine is appointed by the King governor in West Africa, in a period when slavery was the rule.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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| Bernard Giraudeau | ... |
Jean-François de La Plaine
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| Richard Bohringer | ... |
Le commandant de Blanet
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| Thierry Frémont | ... |
Pierre Combaud
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| Roland Blanche | ... |
Monsieur Denis
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| Raoul Billerey | ... |
L'abbé Fleuriau
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Aissatou Sow | ... |
Amélie
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| France Zobda | ... |
Anne Brisseau
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| Olivier Achard | ... |
Monsieur de Kermadec
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Vincent de Bouard | ... |
Le Chevalier de Marcera
(as Vincent Debouard)
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Frédéric Lorber | ... |
Le chirurgien major
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Christian Rauth | ... |
Le capitaine français
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Smaïl Mekki | ... |
Le maître des langues
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Moussa Touré | ... |
Hannibal
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Denis Laustriat | ... |
La voix du fils (voice)
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| Anna Galiena | ... |
Louise de Saint-Agnan
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| Pierre Arditi | ... |
Henri de Breuil
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| Jean-Claude Brialy | ... |
Monsieur de Saint-Chamont
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| Marie Dubois | ... |
La vieille duchesse
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| Lambert Wilson | ... |
Monsieur de la Malène
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Sophie Artur | ... |
Eléonore
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Jean-Claude Jay | ... |
Iphicrate
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| Philippe Laudenbach | ... |
Nicolas de Saint-James
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Madeleine Marie | ... |
La vieille dame
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| Victoire Theismann | ... |
Madame de la Malène
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| Sara Giraudeau | ... |
La petite demoiselle
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Pierre Benzakein | ... |
Le témoin
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Brigitte Roüan | ... |
Esther
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Isabel Otero | ... |
Emma
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Laurent Arnal | ... |
Le commandant français
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Aminata Diakhate | ... |
Zoé
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El Hadj Dieng | ... |
Ali Bonko
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Mansour Diouf | ... |
Job
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Aïssatou Fam | ... |
Naïma (petite)
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Fama Fam | ... |
Naïma (enfant)
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José Fernandes | ... |
Le capitaine portugais
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Thierno Ndiaye Doss | ... |
Makouta
(as Thierno Ndiaye)
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Ibrahima N'Diaye | ... |
Le guerrier mandingue
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Assane Sagna | ... |
Siméon
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Samba Wane | ... |
Le chef des Guerriers de la Pluie
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Aïssata Gaye | ... |
Amélie (12 ans)
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Directed by
| Bernard Giraudeau | ||
Written by
| Bernard Giraudeau | ... | () |
Produced by
| Jean-François Lepetit | ... | producer |
Music by
| René-Marc Bini | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean-Marie Dreujou | ||
Editing by
| Anick Baly | ||
Editorial Department
| Nadine Atzei | ... | editor trainee |
| Domitille Boisseau | ... | editor trainee |
| Myriam Cadene | ... | assistant editor |
| Valéry-Anne Sarcy | ... | assistant editor |
| Pocas Tisserand | ... | editor trainee |
Casting By
| Françoise Menidrey | ||
Production Design by
| Yan Arlaud | ||
| Bertrand L'Herminier | ||
| Alain Pitrel | ||
Costume Design by
| Marylin Fitoussi | ||
| Delphine Provent | ||
Makeup Department
| Franck Berteau | ... | hair stylist: Paris |
| Fabienne Bressan | ... | hair stylist: Paris |
| Michèle Carmitrand | ... | makeup artist: Paris (as Michèle Carmintrand) |
| Rahmatoulaye Diagne | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Ramatoulaye Diagne) |
| Nadine Dumas | ... | hair stylist: Paris |
| Agathe Dupuis | ... | key hair stylist |
| Catherine Gomez-Fernandez | ... | hair stylist: Paris |
| Christine Leaustic | ... | hair stylist: Paris |
| Gill Robillard | ... | key makeup artist |
| Caroline Savioz | ... | makeup artist: Paris |
| Marie-Claire Schori | ... | makeup artist: Paris |
Production Management
| Jean-Marc Abbou | ... | general manager |
| Dominique-Claire Andrieu | ... | general manager |
| Eric Aufèvre | ... | unit manager |
| Olivier Fay-Keller | ... | general manager |
| Hélène Gaudin | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Eric Lipchitz | ... | unit manager |
| Philippe Schwartz | ... | production manager |
| Florence Sempé | ... | unit manager |
| Patrice Vouaux | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Euric Allaire | ... | first assistant director |
| Clarence Thomas Delgado | ... | second assistant director |
| Frédéric Drouilhat | ... | second assistant director (as Frédéric Douilhat) |
| Patrick Meunier | ... | first assistant director |
| Bertrand Soupey | ... | second assistant director |
| Renaud Alcalde | ... | first assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Pascal Blanchard | ... | painter |
| Jérôme Boyer | ... | assistant decorator |
| Michel Conche | ... | on-set propmaster |
| Joëlle de Jesus | ... | painter |
| Mory Diallo | ... | assistant decorator |
| Kim Doan | ... | construction manager |
| Nicolás Díaz | ... | sculptor |
| Hélène Imbert | ... | head painter |
| Michel Mercier | ... | carpenter |
| Jacques Moissignac | ... | swing gang (as Jacques Moissinac) |
| Alain Pitrel | ... | set dresser |
| Serge Recorbet | ... | constructor |
| Séverine Roger | ... | tapestry |
| Vianney Santrot | ... | carpenter |
| Hubert Stagnol | ... | assistant decorator |
| Malick Sy | ... | assistant decorator |
| Patrick Veron | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Martin Boissau | ... | boom operator |
| Myriam Cadene | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Emmanuelle Labbé | ... | sound editor |
| Anne Le Campion | ... | foley engineer |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | foley artist |
| Dominique Levert | ... | sound |
| Mario Melchiorri | ... | assistant foley artist |
| Pierre Picq | ... | boom operator |
| Williams Schmit | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric Tisserand | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Grégoire Delage | ... | special effects assistant |
| Georges Demétrau | ... | special effects |
| Jacky Dufour | ... | special effects assistant |
| Guy Monbillard | ... | special effects assistant |
| Olivier Zenenski | ... | special effects assistant (as Olivier Zeninski) |
Stunts
| Mario Luraschi | ... | stunts |
| Pascal Madura | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Papa Arona Camara | ... | key grip (as Arona Camara) |
| Lamine Camara | ... | grip |
| Renaud Chassaing | ... | second assistant camera |
| Moustaph Cissé | ... | second assistant camera |
| Isabelle Czajka | ... | first assistant camera |
| Pierre-Louis de Stefano | ... | grip (as Pierre-Louis di Stephano) |
| Makhete Diallo | ... | second assistant camera |
| Cheick Faye | ... | electrician (as Cheikh Faye) |
| Gilles Floquet | ... | grip |
| Pierre Garnier | ... | grip |
| Patrick Gasché | ... | electrician |
| Pascal Gennesseaux | ... | camera operator |
| Jean-Pierre Mas | ... | key grip |
| Jean-Paul Meurisse | ... | camera operator |
| Philippe Peyraud | ... | electrician |
| Jean-Claude Reux | ... | gaffer |
| Soriba Toure | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Marie-France Michel | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mariene Dieng | ... | costumer |
| Sylvie de Segonzac | ... | costumer |
| Oumou Sy | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Jean-René Coulon | ... | location manager |
| Jean-Pierre Nossereau | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jean-Philippe Audin | ... | conductor |
| René-Marc Bini | ... | orchestrator |
| Didier Lizé | ... | music recordist |
| Jean-Matthieu Poitevin | ... | music recordist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lucile Christol | ... | script supervisor |
| Isabelle Delage | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Patricia Bales | ... | publicist |
| Bruno Barde | ... | press attache |
| Nabou Fall | ... | production secretary |
| Claudy Gibier | ... | groupman (as Claudie Gibier) |
| Héléna Mendes | ... | production assistant |
| Patrick Santiago Meunier | ... | first assistant: director |
| Babacar N'Diaye | ... | groupman |
| Khady N'Diaye | ... | production secretary |
| Hélène Pavageau | ... | production administrator |
| Édith Pavageau | ... | assistant production administrator |
| Martine Vergnes | ... | production assistant |
| Bernadette Zinck | ... | production administrator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinema Parisien (1998) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Pyramide Distribution (1996) (France) (theatrical)
- Look Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Pyramide Distribution
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Auditel (sound editing)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Locaflash (electrical equipment)
- Microfilms (titles)
- S.I.S. (foley by)
- Samalga (camera equipment)
- TSF (electrical equipment)
- Tri-Track Sync (post-synchronization)
Storyline
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France, 1786. Jean-François de La Plaine is banished for killing a friend of the king in a duel. Appointed governor of a tiny African trading post, he discovers slavery and racism but also the richness brought by difference thanks to the affection offered by Amélie, his black adopted daughter. Written by TV5Monde Europe |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sara Giraudeau's debut. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Concerto Italien See more » |