Five Days in a Life (1973)

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"Cinq jours d’une vie" is about a young man, N'Tji, orphaned at an early age, who lives under the supervision of his uncle. He is sent to Koranic school, where he is forced to memorize and recite verses of the Koran; soon, N’Tji escapes and begins to craft his own destiny. Unfortunately, he is found and thrown in prison, and must live with the implications upon release. In this film, Cissé explores the institution of the Koranic school and its detrimental effects on young people’s autonomy and ability to explore their futures.

Director: Souleymane Cissé
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Country: Mali, Senegal
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five Days in a Life about?
"Cinq jours d’une vie" is about a young man, N'Tji, orphaned at an early age, who lives under the supervision of his uncle. He is sent to Koranic school, where he is forced to memorize and recite verses of the Koran; soon, N’Tji escapes and begins to craft his own destiny. Unfortunately, he is found and thrown in prison, and must live with the implications upon release. In this film, Cissé explores the institution of the Koranic school and its detrimental effects on young people’s autonomy and ability to explore their futures.
Who directed Five Days in a Life?
Five Days in a Life was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
Who stars in Five Days in a Life?
Five Days in a Life stars Falaye Dabo, Falaye Dabo, Myriam Thiam.
How long is Five Days in a Life?
Five Days in a Life has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Five Days in a Life?
Five Days in a Life is a Drama film.
Where was Five Days in a Life produced?
Five Days in a Life was produced in Mali, Senegal.