Les caprices d'un fleuve
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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.
Directed by: Bernard Giraudeau (France, 1995)
Cast: Bernard Giraudeau (Jean-François de La Plaine), Richard Bohringer (Commander de Blanet), Thierry Frémont (Lieutenant Pierre Combaud), Anna Galiena (Louise de Saint-Agnan), Jean-Claude Brialy (Mr de St Chamont), Pierre Arditi (Henri de Breuil)
Genre: drama
Awards: 2 nominations (1997 César Awards)
Parental guidance: TV-PG