The Young Girl (1975)
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
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Cast
Screenplay
- Isa Baba Tarawele (Adaptation)
- Hamadi Jalo (Adaptation)
- Souleymane Cissé (Dialogue)
Cinematography: Mariselen Jara
Editing: Andrée Davanture
Production: Cissé Films
Country: Mali
Language: Bamanankan
Original Language: bm
Keywords
africa
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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.