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201952 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Voices

201952 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Anissa Kaki prepares mahjouba in her Paris kitchen while reflecting on her grandmother Takia's culinary legacy and the bond between generations.

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Anissa Kaki prepares mahjouba in her Paris kitchen while reflecting on her grandmother Takia's culinary legacy and the bond between generations.

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Sonia Franco

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Sonia Franco

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Anissa Kakicast

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Anissa Kaki stands in her Paris kitchen, preparing mahjouba, a traditional Algerian dish passed down from her grandmother, Takia. As she cooks, Kaki reflects on her childhood memories and the sensory experiences tied to her grandmother's culinary practices. The film captures the evolution of Takia's strength over the years, illustrating the bond between generations. Directed by Sonia Franco, "Voices" runs for 52 minutes and intertwines themes of memory, family, and cultural heritage.

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