Dao

Plot

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.

About Dao

Dao (stylised in all caps) is a 2026 docudrama film written and directed by Alain Gomis. A co-production of France, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau, it stars a mix of professional and non-professional actors, including Samir Guesmi, Katy Correa, D'Johé Kouadio, Mike Etienne, Nicolas Gomis, and Fara Baco Gomis, and explores ritual, memory, and culture between the African immigrants in France and their native countries. The film had its world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear. It was released in French cinemas by Jour2Fête on 29 April.

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