"Die weisse Massai" or "The White Massai" is a German movie from over 10 years ago and mostly known today because Nina Hoss plays the title character and she has turned into quite a star recently, especially in the United States. Well, "star" may be a bit much, but she has appeared in some high-profile films and series that most German actors can only dream of. The movie here is written and directed by Hermine Huntgeburth, who adapted Corinne Hofmann's novel for the big screen here. The film makes it past the 2-hour mark and tells us about a Swiss woman who travels to Africa and falls in love with a local tribesman. She decides to leave everything and everybody behind for that, even her boyfriend who she has been with a long time.
Almost the entire two hours is about her and how she (not) tries to adapt to life in the Massai tribe. The strict regulations, especially in terms of gender roles constantly clash with her personal identity and also her self-confidence as the modern woman she has been so far in life. It really is a 180° turn for her. Will it work out regardless in the end. Watch for yourself. This is by no means a perfect film and there is a weakness here and there, yet the solid script and strong acting (especially by Jacky Ido who you may know from Tarantino's World War II movie) makes this one worth a watch. The good outweighs the bad overall in my opinion and I recommend watching it. Thumbs up for "Die weisse Massai".
Almost the entire two hours is about her and how she (not) tries to adapt to life in the Massai tribe. The strict regulations, especially in terms of gender roles constantly clash with her personal identity and also her self-confidence as the modern woman she has been so far in life. It really is a 180° turn for her. Will it work out regardless in the end. Watch for yourself. This is by no means a perfect film and there is a weakness here and there, yet the solid script and strong acting (especially by Jacky Ido who you may know from Tarantino's World War II movie) makes this one worth a watch. The good outweighs the bad overall in my opinion and I recommend watching it. Thumbs up for "Die weisse Massai".