Synopsis
On her way to visit her childhood home in a colonial outpost in Northern Cameroon, a young French woman recalls her childhood, her memories concentrating on her family's houseboy.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 69 Audience · 121 · 100%
In 1950s colonial Cameroon, a French girl observes the complex relationship between her family and their African houseboy. Decades later, she reflects on the subtle power dynamics, racial tensions, and social hierarchies she witnessed.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Depicts colonial attitudes
- Explores racial tensions
What it models well
- Empathy and understanding
- Challenging prejudice
- Recognizing subtle injustices
Talk about it after
- The impact of colonialism on individuals
- Different forms of power dynamics
- How societal norms shape relationships
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Top billed cast
Director: Claire Denis • Crew: Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau
Trailers & clips
4K Restoration Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (121)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0094868