Advertisement

Movies & TV

>>> The White Knights (Les Chevaliers Blancs)

THE WHITE KNIGHTS  (Les Chevaliers Blancs)

PLATFORM D: Joachim Lafosse. France/Belgium. 112 min. Sep 12, 2:15 pm Elgin Sep 14, 12:15 pm, Sep 19, 6 pm TIFF Bell Lightbox 1. See listings. Rating: NNNN


Joachim Lafosse’s The White Knights dives into the muddled politics and back-dealing agendas behind charity in this dark, methodical and insightful look at foreign do-gooders whose supposed best intentions cause more damage.

Inspired by headlines involving a group once described as “humanitarian mercenaries,” the film follows a group who disguises themselves as an NGO in order to smuggle orphans out of Chad for new families waiting in France.

Vincent Lindon delivers a strong, ambiguous performance as the group’s leader, a well intentioned but egotistical force who makes it his business to cut a righteous path to adoption. Lafosse is clear-eyed with foggy subject matter, refusing to condemn characters frustrated by the bureaucracy behind foreign aid but also not letting them off the hook for their desperate and irresponsible measures.

Advertisement

Exclusive content and events straight to your inbox

Subscribe to our Newsletter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

By signing up, I agree to receive emails from Now Toronto and to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Recently Posted