Christine Angot returns to Strasbourg, the city where she first met her father at age 13. In "A Family," she confronts the legacy of his sexual abuse by visiting his wife and children. The film captures her interactions with family members as they discuss the silence surrounding incest and its impact on their lives. Angot's personal narrative unfolds against the backdrop of her hometown, revealing the lasting effects of her father's actions on familial relationships. The documentary had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on 18 February 2024.

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Meet Christine Angot and her family dynamics.
See the impact of trauma on family relationships.
Find out about Angot's experiences in Strasbourg.

Did You Know

Christine Angot directed A Family in her directorial debut in 2024.
The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on 18 February 2024.
A Family was released in French theaters on 20 March 2024.
The film has a duration of 82 minutes.

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Who directed the documentary A Family?

A Family was directed by Christine Angot in her directorial debut.

When did A Family have its world premiere?

A Family had its world premiere on 18 February 2024 at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.

What is the runtime of the documentary A Family?

A Family has a runtime of 82 minutes.

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