DNA (2020)
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- TV-MA
- 1h 30min
- Drama
- 26 Dec 2020 (USA)
- Movie
After the loss of her grandfather, Maïwenn explores her heritage and her Algerian roots.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 8 nominations.
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Cast
| Fanny Ardant | ... |
Caroline
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| Louis Garrel | ... |
François
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Dylan Robert | ... |
Kevin
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| Marine Vacth | ... |
Lilah
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| Caroline Chaniolleau | ... |
Françoise
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Alain Françon | ... |
Pierre
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| Fu'ad Aït Aattou | ... |
Ali
(as Florent Lacger)
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| Henri-Noël Tabary | ... |
Matteo
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Omar Marwan | ... |
Emir Fellah
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| Maïwenn | ... |
Neige Robert
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| Anne Berest | ... |
Anne
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Quentin Hinard | ... |
Fils de Neige
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Ulysse Hidiroglou | ... |
Fils de Neige
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Solon Hidiroglou | ... |
Fils de Neige
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Shayma Kramti | ... |
L'aide-soignante
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François Raison | ... |
Le directeur de l'EHPAD
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Géraldine Rivette del Rio | ... |
La jeune femme des Pompes Funèbres
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Messaoud Kheniche | ... |
Le joueur de derbouka
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Messaouda Dendoune | ... |
La femme au hammam
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| Lyès Salem | ... |
L'homme du consulat
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Estelle Dossin | ... |
Dr. Châtelet
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| Susan Angelo | ... |
Hospital Nurse (voice)
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| David Haack | ... |
François (voice)
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Nzinga Moore | ... |
Neige Robert (voice)
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| Philip Shahbaz | ... |
Nadir (voice)
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Directed by
| Maïwenn | ||
Written by
| Mathieu Demy | ... | (screenplay) |
| Maïwenn | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Pascal Caucheteux | ... | producer |
| Maïwenn | ... | co-producer (uncredited) |
| Olivier Père | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Stephen Warbeck | ||
Cinematography by
| Sylvestre Dedise | ||
Editing by
| Laure Gardette | ||
Editorial Department
| Mia Collins | ... | assistant editor |
| Steven Martin | ... | post-production assistant |
| Maxime Mathis | ... | additional editor |
| Evy Roselet | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Julie Allione | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ludivine Leger | ... | (set decorations) |
| Elsa Ragueneau-Stroom | ||
Makeup Department
| Fares Haned | ... | key hair stylist |
| Estelle Tolstoukine | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Delphine Bellonnet | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hania Chaabane | ... | second second assistant director |
| Amine Kabbes | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Hugo Le Gourrierec | ... | second assistant director |
| Sonia Tahallah | ... | first assistant director (as Sonia Lila Tahallah) |
Sound Department
| Emmanuel Croset | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Anne Gibourg | ... | dialogue editor |
| Vivien Mergot | ... | boom operator / sound |
| Vincent Milner | ... | foley artist |
| Josselin Panchout | ... | additional production sound mixer: 1 day |
| Nicolas Provost | ... | sound |
| Julien Roig | ... | sound editor |
| Matthieu Tertois | ... | ADR mixer / Foley mixer |
| Henry Warluzel | ... | boom operator |
Visual Effects by
| Alain Carsoux | ... | visual effect director |
| Estelle Chesneau | ... | digital compositor |
| Kevin Pacini | ... | visual effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Malgosia Abramowska | ... | still photographer |
| Guillaume Arbogast | ... | additional 1st AC |
| Amine Berrada | ... | additional cinematographer |
| Roman de Kermadec | ... | key grip |
| Domingues Fabien | ... | first assistant camera: b camera |
| Margaux Escourolle | ... | second assistant camera |
| Vincent Flornoy | ... | first assistant camera: a camera |
| Yohann Gence | ... | gaffer |
| Benjamin Groussain | ... | steadicam operator |
| Mehdi Sekkal | ... | additional first assistant camera |
Location Management
| Benjamin Blasi | ... | assistant location manager |
| Edouard Decker | ... | assistant location manager |
| Léa-Jade Horlier | ... | assistant location manager |
| Frédéric Lebugle | ... | location scout |
| Jean-Christophe Meneec | ... | location manager |
| Warren Meneec | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Jean-Pierre Arquié | ... | score producer |
| Emmanuel Deletang | ... | music producer |
| Mau Loseto | ... | assistant to composer |
| Lewis Morison | ... | music editor |
| Julien Roig | ... | additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marion Pin | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Salvador Blaje Montiel | ... | voice production coordinator |
| Catherine Paoli | ... | footage researcher & clearance |
Production Companies
- Why Not Productions (co-production) (presents)
- Les Films de Batna (co-production) (presents)
- Arte France Cinéma (co-production)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Ciné+ (participation)
- Arte France Cinéma (participation)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
Distributors
- A-One Films (2020) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Another World Entertainment (2021) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Best Film (2021) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Cinema Mondo (2021) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Frenetic Films (2020) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Le Pacte (2020) (France) (theatrical)
- Light Year Images (2021) (Taiwan) (theatrical)
- Megacom Films (2021) (Bosnia & Herzegovina) (theatrical)
- Megacom Films (2021) (Serbia) (theatrical)
- NonStop Entertainment (2021) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- The Searchers (2021) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- The Searchers (2021) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Vitrine Filmes (2021) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- ARTE Mediathek (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- ARTE Mediathek (2023) (France) (video) (VoD)
- ARTE (2023) (Germany) (tv)
- ARTE (2023) (France) (tv)
- Filmarti (2020) (Turkey)
- Filmin (2021) (Spain) (video) (internet)
- Netflix (2020) (World-wide) (video) (VOD)
- Wild Bunch (2020) (World-wide)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2023) (Finland) (tv) (also Internet)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Chainon Manquant, Le (Footage research & clearance)
- Isobel Griffiths Limited (orchestra contractor)
Storyline
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A woman has a close bond with her beloved Algeriann grandfather, who protected her from a toxic home life as a child; his death triggers a deep identity crisis as tensions between her extended family members escalate, revealing new depths of resentment and bitterness. Written by Canon y mus |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR1,230,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Was selected for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with many other films meant for that festival, it thus premiered as part of AFCAE's "Rencontres Nationales Art et Essai" in La Rochelle. See more » |