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Lingui: The Sacred Bonds (2021)

6.7 | Dec 08, 2021 (BE) | Drama | 01:28
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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.

Featured Crew

Director, Screenplay
Co-Producer
Colorist
Foley Mixer
Original Music Composer
Script Supervisor

Cast

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Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
Amina
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Rihane Khalil Alio
Maria
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Youssouf Djaoro
Brahim
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Briya Gomdigue
Fanta
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Saleh Sambo
Imam
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Hadje Fatime N'Goua
Sage-femme
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Hamid Khayar
Dr. Adoum
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Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam
Sauveur Fleuve
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Adjidé Mahamat
Exciseuse
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Aïssa Mbogo
Colette

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Reviews

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badelf
8 | 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.