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DNA

DNA

In search of his roots, each revelation shakes up his identity.

2020•1h 30m•5.9/10
Drama

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5.9/10(164)

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.

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Production

Why Not Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, Le Pacte, Les Films de Batna

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Fanny Ardant

Fanny Ardant

Caroline

Louis Garrel

Louis Garrel

François

Dylan Robert

Dylan Robert

Kevin

Marine Vacth

Marine Vacth

Lilah

Caroline Chaniolleau

Caroline Chaniolleau

Françoise

Alain Françon

Alain Françon

Pierre

Florent Lacger

Florent Lacger

Ali

Henri-Noël Tabary

Henri-Noël Tabary

Matteo

Maïwenn

Maïwenn

Neige

Anne Berest

Anne

Quentin Hinard

Son of Neige

Solon Hidiroglou

Son of Neige

Ulysse Hidiroglou

Son of Neige

Shayma Kramti

The Caregiver

François Raison

François Raison

The Director of the EHPAD

Géraldine Rivette del Rio

The Young Woman from the Funeral Home

Messaoud Kheniche

The Derbuka Player

Messaouda Dendoune

The Woman in the Hammam

Lyes Salem

Lyes Salem

The Man from the Consulate

Estelle Dossin

Dr. Châtelet

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