Dao
Synopsis
A family weaves the threads of a heritage that travels between worlds. Joy and pain, memory and transmission. A wedding in France, a commemorative ceremony in Guinea-Bissau. Two celebrations, organically intertwined through bodies and time, leading to a rebirth.
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Katy Correa on 'Dao' (dir. Alain Gomis) [Subtitled]Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-06-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Gomis
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Gomis
- Original Score
- Gaspard Gomis
- Original Title
- Dao
- Country of Origin
- France, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Production Studios
- Les films du Worso, Srab Films, Yennenga Production, Telecine Bissau Produções, Nafi Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Gomis
Alain Gomis
Gaspard Gomis
Céline Bozon
Alain Gomis, Fabrice Rouaud, Dimitri Ouedraogo
Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon, Christophe Barral, Toufik Ayadi
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Gomis
Director
Alain Gomis
Writer
Céline Bozon
Director of Photography
Sylvie Pialat
Producer
Benoît Quainon
Producer
Christophe Barral
Producer
Toufik Ayadi
Producer
Alain Gomis
Editor
Fabrice Rouaud
Editor
Dimitri Ouedraogo
Editor
Elisabeth Ndiaye
Editor
Moustapha Mbalo Dieng
Editor
Assetou Koné
Editor
Gaspard Gomis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Threat • Injury
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dao
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What is Dao about?
A family weaves the threads of a heritage that travels between worlds. Joy and pain, memory and transmission. A wedding in France, a commemorative ceremony in Guinea-Bissau. Two celebrations, organically intertwined through bodies and time, leading to a rebirth.
Who directed Dao?
Dao was directed by Alain Gomis.
Who stars in Dao?
The principal cast of Dao includes Katy Correa, D’Johé Kouadio, Samir Guesmi, Mike Etienne, Nicolas Gomis.
When was Dao released and how long is it?
Dao was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 3h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Dao?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dao was composed by Gaspard Gomis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dao?
Dao holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).