Desrances
Synopsis
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.
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DESRANCES trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2019Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-07
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FESPACO Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Apolline Traoré
- Screenplay & Story
- Apolline Traoré
- Original Score
- Cyril Morin
- Original Title
- Desrances
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Selmon, Araucania Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Apolline Traoré
Apolline Traoré
Cyril Morin
Ali Lakrouf
Sylvie Gadmer
Denis Cougnaud, Jimmy Jean-Louis
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Cougnaud
Producer
Sylvie Gadmer
Editor
Apolline Traoré
Director
Apolline Traoré
Writer
Ali Lakrouf
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desrances
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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?
The principal cast of Desrances includes Jimmy Jean-Louis, Jemima Nemlin, Evelyne Ily Juhen, Mike Danon, Narcisse Afeli.
When was Desrances released and how long is it?
Desrances was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Desrances?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desrances was composed by Cyril Morin.