Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021)

★ 6.6 1h 28m IMDb
Drama
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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.

Lingui, the Sacred Bonds

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Cast

Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
Achouackh Abakar Souleymane as Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio
Rihane Khalil Alio as Maria
Youssouf Djaoro
Youssouf Djaoro as Brahim Chad Youssouf Djaoro is a Chadian film actor. He made his debut by appearing in the film Daresalam in 2000 in which he played the character of Tom. It was directed by the critically acclaimed Issa Serge...
Saleh Sambo
Saleh Sambo as Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
Hadje Fatime N'Goua as Sage-femme
Director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Cast Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue, Saleh Sambo, Hadje Fatime N'Goua, Hamid Khayar, Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam, Adjidé Mahamat, Aïssa Mbogo

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badelf 8/10 Aug 15, 2024
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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