Koromousso, Big Sister (2023)

Koromousso, Big Sister (2023) poster

With candor, humour and courage, a group of African-Canadian women challenge cultural taboos surrounding female sexuality and fight to take back ownership of their bodies. Combining her own journey with personal accounts from some of her radiant, endearing friends, co-director Habibata Ouarme explores the phenomenon of female genital mutilation and the road to individual and collective healing, both in Africa and in Canada.

Director: Jim Donovan, Habibata Ouarme
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jenny Salgado
Editing: François Normandin, Denis Pilon
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

sexuality, taboo, taboo sex, female genital mutilation, female sexuality, forbidden sexuality, genital mutilation

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jim Donovan, Habibata Ouarme
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koromousso, Big Sister about?
With candor, humour and courage, a group of African-Canadian women challenge cultural taboos surrounding female sexuality and fight to take back ownership of their bodies. Combining her own journey with personal accounts from some of her radiant, endearing friends, co-director Habibata Ouarme explores the phenomenon of female genital mutilation and the road to individual and collective healing, both in Africa and in Canada.
Who directed Koromousso, Big Sister?
Koromousso, Big Sister was directed by Jim Donovan, Habibata Ouarme.
Who stars in Koromousso, Big Sister?
Koromousso, Big Sister stars Habibata Ouarme.
How long is Koromousso, Big Sister?
Koromousso, Big Sister has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Koromousso, Big Sister?
Koromousso, Big Sister is a Documentary film.
Where was Koromousso, Big Sister produced?
Koromousso, Big Sister was produced in Canada.