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.
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds
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.
Quick Stats
6.6
TMDB Rating
44
Votes
1h 28m
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Key Crew
DirectorMahamat-Saleh Haroun
WriterMahamat-Saleh Haroun
CinematographyThomas Landmann
ComposerCorinna Fleig
EditorMarie-Hélène Dozo
Produced by
Pili FilmsGöi-Göi ProductionsCanal+ InternationalMade in Germany FilmproduktionBeluga TreeProximus
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Critics & Reviews
1 featuredCast
Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio
Maria
Youssouf Djaoro
Brahim
B
Briya Gomdigue
Fanta
Saleh Sambo
Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
Sage-femme
H
Hamid Khayar
Dr. Adoum
E
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam
Sauveur Fleuve
A
Adjidé Mahamat
Exciseuse
A
Aïssa Mbogo
Colette
H
Hawa Abdelhakim
Halime
L
Leïla Ousmane Gam
La Proviseure
C
Chanceline Allah-Odoum Guinlar
Bintou
D
Darassalam Tahir
Maïmouna
D
Djaïbé Noubadjim
Père Maïmouna
