Didy
Synopsis
Gaël was five years old when his mother, Didy, died. Memories of her have since been lost in the fury of the civil wars, genocide and AIDS that ravaged Burundi and then Rwanda, precipitating her exile to Switzerland. Thirty years on, he ventures to reopen the pages of his family history by meeting those who knew his mother.
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Trailer | didy | François-Xavier Destors, Gaël Kamilindi
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Visions du Réel International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gaël Kamilindi, François-Xavier Destors
- Screenplay & Story
- François-Xavier Destors, Gaël Kamilindi
- Original Title
- Didy
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Kinyarwanda
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Adok Films, RTS, CPB Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaël Kamilindi, François-Xavier Destors
François-Xavier Destors, Gaël Kamilindi
Éva Sehet
Jean Reusser
José-Michel Buhler, Nathalie Demareuil
Department Leadership Roster
Gaël Kamilindi
Director
François-Xavier Destors
Director
Éva Sehet
Director of Photography
Jean Reusser
Editor
José-Michel Buhler
Producer
Nathalie Demareuil
Producer
François-Xavier Destors
Writer
Gaël Kamilindi
Writer
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What is Didy about?
Gaël was five years old when his mother, Didy, died. Memories of her have since been lost in the fury of the civil wars, genocide and AIDS that ravaged Burundi and then Rwanda, precipitating her exile to Switzerland. Thirty years on, he ventures to reopen the pages of his family history by meeting those who knew his mother.
Who directed Didy?
Didy was directed by Gaël Kamilindi, François-Xavier Destors.
Who stars in Didy?
The principal cast of Didy includes Kayije Kagame.
When was Didy released and how long is it?
Didy was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.