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  • Desrances (2019)
  • 105 min | Drama, Thriller
Desrances (2019)
105 min | Drama, Thriller
After the brutal massacre of his family in Haiti, Francis Desrances resettles in the Ivory Coast. Years later Francis, his wife Aissey and 12-year-old daughter Haila await the birth of a son, who to Francis' excitement and Haila's ...See moreAfter the brutal massacre of his family in Haiti, Francis Desrances resettles in the Ivory Coast. Years later Francis, his wife Aissey and 12-year-old daughter Haila await the birth of a son, who to Francis' excitement and Haila's irritation is immediately regarded as the worthy heir to the Desrances name. As the birth looms, civil war erupts in Abidjan and amidst the melee Aissey goes missing. Haila courageously steps forward in ways that challenge her father's notion of what constitutes a rightful heir. Cementing her status as a bold voice in contemporary filmmaking, Apolline Traoré's domestic drama escalates into an intense thriller that mounts a passionate challenge to commonly-held gender roles, whilst also highlighting the human cost of civil strife. Written by London Film Festival See less
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Director
Apolline Traoré
Composer
Cyril Morin
Cinematographer
Ali Lakrouf
Editor
Sylvie Gadmer
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Release date
Feb 23, 2019 (Burkina Faso)
Awards
1 win & 8 nominations

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