Initials S.G.
By Rania Attieh, Daniel Garcia
2019 | 93 min | Drama
Down on his luck, an aging Serge Gainsbourg wannabe struggles with his acting career, an affair he doesn't want, and a crime he didn't mean to commit.
Rania Attieh
DirectorRania Attieh is a filmmaker known for her unique voice and storytelling style. She has co-directed several films with Daniel Garcia, including "Recommended by Enrique" and "H." Attieh's work has been showcased at various prestigious film festivals, earning critical acclaim. In 2016, the duo won the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for their film "H." Attieh continues to explore new narratives and push artistic boundaries in her filmmaking career.
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