Dao (2026 film)

Dao
Dao
Directed by	Alain Gomis
Written by	Alain Gomis
Produced by	Sylvie Pialat; Benoît Quainon; Toufik Ayadi; Christophe Barral;
Starring	Katy Correa; D’Johé Kouadio; Samir Guesmi; Mike Etienne;
Cinematography	Mathieu Giombini
Edited by	Alain Gomis; Fabrice Rouaud; Assetou Koné; Dimitri Ouedraogo; Elizabeth Ndiaye; Moustapha Mbalo Dieng;
Music by	Gaspard Gomis; Space Dukes; Keïta Janota; Cie;
Production; companies	Les Films du Worso; Srab Films; Yennenga Productions; Nafi Production; Telecine Bissau Producoes;
Distributed by	Jour2Fête (France);
Release dates	14 February 2026 (Berlinale); 29 April 2026 (France);
Running time	185 minutes
Countries	France; Senegal; Guinea-Bissau;
Languages	French; Wolof; Manjak; Guinea-Bissau Creole;

Dao is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Alain Gomis. It stars Katy Correa, D’Johé Kouadio, Samir Guesmi, Mike Etienne, Nicolas Gomis and Fara Baco Gomis, and follows explores ritual, memory, and culture between the African immigrants in France and their native country.

The film had its world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear. It will be theatrically released in France by Jour2Fête on 29 April.