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Nadia and the Hippos

Nadia and the Hippos

Mar 02, 2000 · 1h 42m

Rated 6.3 out of 10

Director

Dominique Cabrera

Overview

Single mother Nadia is surviving on welfare while transport strikes are paralyzing France in December 1995. While watching the news, she recognizes the father of her child among the strikers and decides to go and search for him. But she has nowhere to go. The film, shot almost entirely at night, carries documentary qualities, part of which is due to the appearances of actual railroad workers in several group scenes.

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About Nadia and the Hippos

What is Nadia and the Hippos about?

Single mother Nadia is surviving on welfare while transport strikes are paralyzing France in December 1995. While watching the news, she recognizes the father of her child among the strikers and decides to go and search for him. But she has nowhere to go. The film, shot almost entirely at night, carries documentary qualities, part of which is due to the appearances of actual railroad workers in…

When was Nadia and the Hippos released?

Nadia and the Hippos was released on March 2, 2000.

How long is Nadia and the Hippos?

Nadia and the Hippos runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who directed Nadia and the Hippos?

Nadia and the Hippos was directed by Dominique Cabrera.

Who is in the cast of Nadia and the Hippos?

The cast of Nadia and the Hippos includes Ariane Ascaride (Nadia), Marilyne Canto (Claire), Thierry Frémont (Serge) and Philippe Fretun (Jean-Paul).

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