

L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault
Synopsis
The film recounts the incredible research conducted by François Cartault, a pediatrician and geneticist on the island of Réunion. Conducted like a police investigation over more than 20 years, his research, both medical and historical, takes us on a journey through the disease of moon children, deprived of sunlight, and on the trail of slavery in Africa. The film shows how genetics is also an astonishing trace of history.
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- Director
- Thierry Gentet
- Screenplay & Story
- Thierry Gentet
- Original Title
- L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Sud, Mira Productions, Réunion La 1ère, Mayotte La 1ère, France Télévisions, CNC, PROCIREP, Angoa-Agicoa, Région Occitanie, Région Pyrénées-Méditerranée, Région Réunion, Ministère des Outre-Mer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thierry Gentet
Thierry Gentet
Department Leadership Roster
Thierry Gentet
Director
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What is L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault about?
The film recounts the incredible research conducted by François Cartault, a pediatrician and geneticist on the island of Réunion. Conducted like a police investigation over more than 20 years, his research, both medical and historical, takes us on a journey through the disease of moon children, deprived of sunlight, and on the trail of slavery in Africa. The film shows how genetics is also an astonishing trace of history.
Who directed L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault?
L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault was directed by Thierry Gentet.
Who stars in L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault?
The principal cast of L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault includes Zoé Van der Waal, Célia Sy Djeelane, Camara-Goulan, Tella Kpomahou.
When was L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault released and how long is it?
L'extraordinaire recherche du docteur Cartault was released in 2023 with a total runtime of Unknown.



















