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"Dao": French Producers Empower Alain Gomis's Radical Cinematic Vision

An inside look at the 3-hour-plus epic that competed at the Berlinale, exploring the unique, hands-off collaboration between the visionary director and his French producers.

Apr 16, 2026
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Alain Gomis’s new film, Dao, oozes creative freedom through its very format. Set for a theatrical release on April 29, the film boasts a bold runtime of 3 hours and 5 minutes. The producers focused e…

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