White Mane (1953)

In the Camargue, France, a young boy bonds with a white haired horse that escaped from ranchers.

Director:

Albert Lamorisse

Writers:

Albert Lamorisse (original scenario), Denys Colomb de Daunant (adaptation)

Stars:

Alain Emery, Laurent Roche, Clan-Clan

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Alain Emery	...	Folco, the Fisher-Boy
Laurent Roche	...	Folco's Grandfather
Clan-Clan
Pascal Lamorisse	...	Folco's Younger Brother
Francois Perie
Charles Guillaume
Alain Colomb Daunant	...	(as Alain Colomb de Daunant)
Denys Colomb de Daunant	...	Horse Breeder
Charles Fouhetty	...	(as Charles Fouchetty)
Pierre Bestieux
Pierre Moureaux-Nery
Jean-Pierre Grenier	...	Narrator (voice) (as J. P. Grenier)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Frank Silvera	...	Narrator- English
Peter Strauss	...	Narrator - English - restored version

Storyline

A boy comes across a white-haired wild horse in the Camargue. Ranchers seek to capture the horse, but it escapes. What will happen as the boy sets out to find the horse again? The film is set in the gorgeous landscape of the Camargue, a marsh area in the south of France where the river Rhone meets the Mediterranean Sea.

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Plot Keywords:

freedom | horse | boy | camargue | wild horse | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

13 January 1954 (Denmark)

Also Known As:

White Mane

Filming Locations:

Camargue, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Films Montsouris

Technical Specs

Runtime:

38 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Awards:

• Nominated for the Best Documentary BAFTA Award (1954).

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Connections

Featured in Le fils de Gascogne (1995)

User Reviews

Not perfect, but very good

Albert Lamorisse is mostly known for his beloved classic 'The Red Balloon', but before that he made this 'White Mane', which is almost as good. Although 'White Mane' is not absolutely perfect, it certainly is and feels authentic. I could say this is a must for anyone who loves horses. It is, that I can't deny. But in my book one doesn't necessarily have to love horses to enjoy this. It's all a matter of liking this sort of films.

This short film is about a wild stallion in a wild region of France and his friendship with a fearless and adventurous young boy. The film tells how they meet and how they develop their friendship. This boy becomes the only human really worthy of the stallion's trust.

The beauty of the cinematography is one of the best things about this. What we see is pure and natural, a "wilder" France not often seen in movies (that is, as far as I know). The boy is wonderfully portrayed by Alain Emery. The boy and the stallion have a perfect chemistry.

This should definitely be on Top 250.