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Quick Info

Rating

6.7/10

Release2000

Runtime1h 58m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$95,242

Production

MK2 Films

Les Films Alain Sarde

ARTE France Cinéma

France 2 Cinéma

Bavaria Film

ZDF

Le Studio de Creation Cinematographique du Ministere de la Culture roumain

Filmex Romania

Movie

Code Unknown

2000

1h 58m

6.7

Drama

Synopsis

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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