The White Massai (2005)
Die weiße Massai (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 2h 11min
- Drama, Romance
- 15 Sep 2005 (Germany)
- Movie
A girl leaves her boyfriend to stay with a Masai man she meets on vacation in Kenya. She adapts to the tribe's customs, foods and gender roles as she integrates into her new community.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Nina Hoss | ... |
Carola Mamutelil geb. Lehmann
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| Jacky Ido | ... |
Lemalian Mamutelil
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| Katja Flint | ... |
Elisabeth
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Antonio Prester | ... |
Pater Bernardo
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Janek Rieke | ... |
Stefan
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Helen Namaso Lenamarken | ... |
Lemalians Mama
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Nicholas Sironka | ... |
Mini-Chief
(as Nicolas Sironka)
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Damaris Itenyo Agweyu | ... |
Asma
(as Damaris Agweyu)
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Barbara M. Ahren | ... |
Carolas Mutter
(as Barbara Magdalena Ahren)
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| Robert Dölle | ... |
Frank
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Barbara Herschbach | ... |
Jenny
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Morgan Lematampash | ... |
Tom
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Kiriniyaga Lenamatiyo | ... |
John
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Christine Namkuny | ... |
Saguna
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John Erick | ... |
Mike
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Charles Magati Ongeri | ... |
Moses
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Maya Akinyi Spybey | ... |
Sarai
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Salim | ... |
Samburukrieger 1
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Nicolas Lenarniyu | ... |
Samburukrieger 2
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Christopher Okinda | ... |
Beamter Infoschalter
(as Christopher Odhiambo Okinda)
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Paul Ramtu | ... |
Beamter Maralal
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Tony Rimwa | ... |
Busfahrer
(as Tonny Rimwah)
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Claire Russell | ... |
Flughafen Hostess
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Raymond Ofula | ... |
Tribal Chief
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Nini Wacera | ... |
Lesbian Girl in bar
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Directed by
| Hermine Huntgeburth | ||
Written by
| Corinne Hofmann | ... | (novel) |
| Johannes W. Betz | ... | (screenplay) |
| Nadia Fares | ... | () |
| Hermine Huntgeburth | ... | (adaptation) |
| Günter Rohrbach | ... | (adaptation) |
| Ruth Toma | ... | (narrator's script) |
Produced by
| François Ivernel | ... | executive producer |
| Brendan McCarthy | ... | executive producer |
| Cameron McCracken | ... | executive producer |
| Martin Moszkowicz | ... | executive producer |
| Günter Rohrbach | ... | producer |
| Bernhard Thür | ... | line producer |
| Jürgen Tröster | ... | line producer |
| Mark Woods | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Niki Reiser | ||
Cinematography by
| Martin Langer | ||
Editing by
| Eva Schnare | ||
Editorial Department
| Janina Gerkens | ... | assistant editor |
| Boris Link | ... | colorist |
| Bianca Pieroth | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| An Dorthe Braker | ||
| Jorgelina Depetris Pochintesta | ||
Production Design by
| Susann Bieling | ||
| Uwe Szielasko | ||
Costume Design by
| Maria Dimler | ||
Makeup Department
| Gregor Eckstein | ... | key makeup artist |
| Sabine Hehnen-Wild | ... | makeup artist |
| Jeanette-Nicole Latzelsberger | ... | wig maker |
Production Management
| Raimund Fink | ... | unit manager |
| Wambui Kairo | ... | production manager |
| Mark Nolting | ... | unit manager |
| Oliver Nommsen | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hellmut Fulss | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Babett Pönisch | ... | property master: indoor |
| Peter Schuler | ... | construction |
| Hayo Wolfram | ... | property master: outdoor |
Sound Department
| André Bendocchi-Alves | ... | dialog editor: 40°Film |
| Stefan Busch | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Claudia Enzmann | ... | dialog editor |
| Lisa Geffcken-Reinhard | ... | foley editor |
| Nico Krebs | ... | sound editor |
| Eckhard W. Kuchenbecker | ... | sound mixer |
| Matthias Pasedag | ... | sound engineer |
| Philipp Sellier | ... | foley recordist |
| Martin Steyer | ... | re-recording mixer / sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Dirk Lange | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Lutz Lemke | ... | title sequence designer/animator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Wolfgang Dell | ... | gaffer |
| Christian Dlusztus | ... | first assistant camera |
| Stefan Falke | ... | still photographer / stills photographer |
| Raphael Fink | ... | best boy |
| Donat Schilling | ... | Steadicam operator / steadicam operator |
| Herbert Sporrer | ... | key grip |
| Julian Wiesemes | ... | video operator |
Casting Department
| Thomas L. Carter | ... | casting assistant |
Music Department
| Rainer Bartesch | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nina Kötter | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Michael Karanja | ... | assistant transport manager |
Additional Crew
| Yasmina Majid | ... | production assistant: extra shoot, Munich |
| Appie Matere | ... | production secretary |
| Cornelia Popp | ... | production coordinator |
| Jule Schulze | ... | production coordinator |
| Andreas Schumann | ... | production assistant |
| Sally Steele | ... | publicist |
Thanks
| Josef Brandmaier | ... | thanks: financial support [bbf] |
Production Companies
- Bayerischer Banken-Fonds (funding)
- Constantin Film
Distributors
- Constantin Film (2005) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Benelux Film Distribution (2006) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Bontonfilm (2006) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- FS Film (2006) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Forum Hungary (2006) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Rialto Film AG (2005) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Telexcel/ImpactoCine (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Divisa Home Video (2013) (Spain) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- FS Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2006) (Romania)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI Sound (sound re-recording)
- Theaterkunst (costume rental)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Ploy P. |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR7,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend Germany | $2,083,857, 16 Sep 2005 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The cast and crew lived in tents among the Samburu during the entire shoot. They also studied their language and customs. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #3.14 (2006). See more » |