Naïtou, the Orphan Girl (1982)
A musical about a young girl, Naitou, whose mother is assassinated by a jealous stepmother. The stepmother abuses Naitou and prevents her from taking part in the traditional initiation for all young girls. The stepmother is finally punished by an old lady who symbolizes justice. The film's originality lies in the fact that it is narrated through dance and music by the Ballet National de Guinée.
Director: Moussa Diakité
Genre: Music
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: October 22, 1982
Cinematography: Mohamed Laalioui
Editing: Ahmed Bouanani
Production: Sily-Cinéma
Country: Guinea
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Naïtou, the Orphan Girl about?
- A musical about a young girl, Naitou, whose mother is assassinated by a jealous stepmother. The stepmother abuses Naitou and prevents her from taking part in the traditional initiation for all young girls. The stepmother is finally punished by an old lady who symbolizes justice. The film's originality lies in the fact that it is narrated through dance and music by the Ballet National de Guinée.
- Who directed Naïtou, the Orphan Girl?
- Naïtou, the Orphan Girl was directed by Moussa Diakité.
- How long is Naïtou, the Orphan Girl?
- Naïtou, the Orphan Girl has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Naïtou, the Orphan Girl?
- Naïtou, the Orphan Girl is a Music film.
- Where was Naïtou, the Orphan Girl produced?
- Naïtou, the Orphan Girl was produced in Guinea.