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202294 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

La combattante

202294 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ninety-year-old Mary-Jo welcomes daily visitors into her living room, offering her expertise as an ethnologist focused on the Darfur conflict.

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Ninety-year-old Mary-Jo welcomes daily visitors into her living room, offering her expertise as an ethnologist focused on the Darfur conflict.

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Camille Ponsin

Camille Ponsindirector

Camille Ponsin

Camille Ponsinwriter

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Mary-Jo, a 90-year-old ethnologist, welcomes visitors into her living room in France. Each day, she offers support to individuals affected by the conflict in Darfur. Guests share their personal experiences and seek guidance based on her extensive knowledge. The interactions reveal ongoing challenges linked to the Darfur crisis. Directed by Camille Ponsin, *La combattante* runs for 94 minutes and portrays the role of community support in addressing complex situations.

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