The Young Girl (1975)

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A young mute woman is raped and becomes pregnant, with disastrous consequences within her family. The film also sketches the social/economic situation in urban Mali in the 1970s, particularly in relation to the treatment of women.

Director: Souleymane Cissé
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Wandé Kouyaté, les Ambassadeurs
Cinematography: Mariselen Jara
Editing: Andrée Davanture
Production: Cissé Films
Country: Mali
Language: Bamanankan
Original Language: bm

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Young Girl about?
A young mute woman is raped and becomes pregnant, with disastrous consequences within her family. The film also sketches the social/economic situation in urban Mali in the 1970s, particularly in relation to the treatment of women.
Who directed The Young Girl?
The Young Girl was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
Who stars in The Young Girl?
The Young Girl stars Dounamba Dany Coulibaly, Fanta Diabate, Omou Diarra, Balla Moussa Keita, Mamoulou Sanogo.
How long is The Young Girl?
The Young Girl has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Young Girl?
The Young Girl is a Drama film.
Where was The Young Girl produced?
The Young Girl was produced in Mali.