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Lingui: The Sacred Bonds

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6.6/10 • 37

2021-12-081h 28m

Drama

On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they’ve ever known.

Directors
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Editors
Marie-Hélène Dozo

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Achouackh Abakar Souleymane

    Achouackh Abakar Souleymane

    Amina

  2. Rihane Khalil Alio

    Rihane Khalil Alio

    Maria

  3. Youssouf Djaoro

    Youssouf Djaoro

    Brahim

  4. Briya Gomdigue

    Briya Gomdigue

    Fanta

  5. Saleh Sambo

    Saleh Sambo

    Imam

  6. Hadje Fatime N'Goua

    Hadje Fatime N'Goua

    Sage-femme

  7. Hamid Khayar

    Hamid Khayar

    Dr. Adoum

  8. Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam

    Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam

    Sauveur Fleuve

  9. Adjidé Mahamat

    Adjidé Mahamat

    Exciseuse

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badelf

Aug 15, 2024

8/10

I love that the raw grittiness of this film augments the narrative. This powerful, woman-centered drama, like Sembène's Moolaadé, is a significant addition to the catalog of must-see African films. This is one that documents the strong, existential sisterhood bond of African women. This bond persists in the face of, maybe even because of, the religiously justified violence on women.

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  • Lingui: The Sacred Bonds poster
  • Lingui: The Sacred Bonds poster

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Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
muslimabortionmother daughter relationshipillegal abortion