The Life Before

The Life Before

The Life Before

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The Life Before

2021

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Drama

Overview

A French short film about a harrowed father-daughter relationship

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Canal+

CNC

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Tchéky Karyo

André

Tchéky Karyo

Acting

Ophélie Bau

Délia

Ophélie Bau

Acting

Fouad Hachani

Le Vigile

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Ornella Cormeaux

La Serveuse

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Guillaume Marbeck

Le Pote de Délia

Guillaume Marbeck

Acting

Mohamed Sadi

Le Taulier

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Nicole Vinchon

La Voisine

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