Desrances (2019)

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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 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.

Director: Apolline Traoré
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cyril Morin
Cinematography: Ali Lakrouf
Editing: Sylvie Gadmer
Production: Les Films Selmon, Araucania Films
Country: Burkina Faso
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Apolline Traoré
More Films in Genre: Drama, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desrances about?
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 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.
Who directed Desrances?
Desrances was directed by Apolline Traoré.
Who stars in Desrances?
Desrances stars Jimmy Jean-Louis, Jemima Nemlin, Evelyne Ily Juhen, Mike Danon, Narcisse Afeli, Tiekoumba Dosso.
How long is Desrances?
Desrances has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Desrances?
Desrances is a Drama, Thriller film.
Where was Desrances produced?
Desrances was produced in Burkina Faso.