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201892 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Manu

201892 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

At 76, Belgian filmmaker Manu Bonmariage faces the challenges of Alzheimer's disease while his daughter seeks to reconnect with his legacy.

“The man with the camera hand”

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Emmanuelle Bonmariage

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At 76, Belgian filmmaker Manu Bonmariage faces the challenges of Alzheimer's disease while his daughter seeks to reconnect with his legacy.

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Emmanuelle Bonmariage films her father, Belgian filmmaker Manu Bonmariage, as he faces Alzheimer's disease at 76. Known for his work on the Striptease show, Manu's career is marked by his unique storytelling. Emmanuelle seeks to reconnect with his legacy by capturing memories of the characters he portrayed. The film blends personal reflections with insights into Manu's contributions to the documentary genre. It runs for 92 minutes and is in French.

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