The Savage State
Originally released in 1978. The Savage State is a drama film. directed by Francis Girod.
Starring Marie-Christine Barrault, Claude Brasseur, and Jacques Dutronc
Synopsis
L'Etat Sauvage is based on the novel by Georges Conchon which won the highly esteemed Prix de Goncourt. The story chronicles the mindless racism of both the departing French colonial overlords and the emergent black Africans in a newly emerging African state. Laurence (Marie-Christine Barrault) suffers the outrage of her white acquaintances, including her former lover Gravenoir (Claude Brasseur) and her ex-husband Avit (Jacques Dutronc), for her affair with Patrice Doumbe (Doura Mane), an official in the new government. He in turn is ridiculed by his fellow cabinet ministers for stepping out with a white woman. The vilification escalates to such a point that Patrice is brutally murdered, and Laurence barely escapes the country alive, with the help of her ex-husband Avit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 18, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Stella Films
- Gaumont
- Films 66
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Savage State about?
L'Etat Sauvage is based on the novel by Georges Conchon which won the highly esteemed Prix de Goncourt. The story chronicles the mindless racism of both the departing French colonial overlords and ...
Who directed The Savage State?
The Savage State was directed by Francis Girod.
How long is The Savage State?
The Savage State has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Savage State released?
The Savage State was released on April 18, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Savage State?
The main cast of The Savage State includes Marie-Christine Barrault, Claude Brasseur, Jacques Dutronc, Doura Mané, Michel Piccoli.