D.A.F.T.

D.A.F.T.

D.A.F.T.

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D.A.F.T.

"A Story About Dogs, Androids, Firemen and Tomatoes"

1999

1h 0m

6.4(12 votes)

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Science Fiction

Documentary

Overview

A strange combination of techno and New Wave music, the French duo Daft Punk caused an international dance sensation with their catchy hit "Around The World." This fantastic French import showcases the fact that the duo's innovation carries over to the video realm from the musical one. D.A.F.T. features their first four famous videos -- "Da Funk," "Around The World," "Burnin," and "Revolution 909."

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EMI Films

Virgin Records

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Tony Maxwell

Dog Boy (Da Funk & Fresh)

Catherine Kellner

Catherine Kellner

Beatrice (Da Funk & Fresh)

James C. Heavy

The Fireman (Burnin')

Zachary Adam Hofstadter

Kid (Burnin')

Thomas Bangalter

Thomas Bangalter

Party Person 1 (Burnin')

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

Party Person 2 (Burnin')

DJ Sneak

DJ Sneak

Party Person 4 (Burnin')

Karen Sanchez

Party Person 5

Roger Sanchez

Party Person 6 (Burnin')

Junior Sanchez

Party Person 7 (Burnin')

Creative team

Directed by: Roman Coppola
Michel Gondry
Produced by: Thomas Bangalter
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

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