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Title: Code Unknown

Release Date: 15 Nov 2000

Runtime: 1h 58m

Genre: Drama

Director: France 2 Cinéma, Les Films Alain Sarde, Bavaria Film, MK2 Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Filmex Romania

Production Companies: France 2 Cinéma, Les Films Alain Sarde, Bavaria Film, MK2 Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Filmex Romania

Overview: A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.703 (241 votes)

Cast

  • Anne Laurent: Juliette Binoche
  • Georges: Thierry Neuvic
  • Bauer: Josef Bierbichler
  • Jean: Alexandre Hamidi
  • Aminate: Maimouna Hélène Diarra
  • Amadou: Ona Lu Yenke
  • The Father: Djibril Kouyaté
  • Maria: Luminița Gheorghiu
  • Irina: Crenguța Hariton
  • Dragos: Bob Nicolescu
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