Monday's Girls (1993)
"Monday's Girls" explores the conflict between modern individualism and traditional communities in today's Africa through the eyes of two young Waikiriki women from the Niger delta. Although both come from leading families in the same large island town, Florence looks at the iria women's initiation ceremony as an honor, while Azikiwe, who has lived in the city for ten years, sees it as an indignity.
Director: Ngozi Onwurah
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 12, 1993
Cast
- Caroline Lee-Johnson - Narrator (voice)
Cinematography: Alwin H. Küchler, Simone Horrocks
Editing: Rod Iverson
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
nigeria, coming of age, womanhood, women's issues, woman director, african tribe, traditional culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monday's Girls about?
- "Monday's Girls" explores the conflict between modern individualism and traditional communities in today's Africa through the eyes of two young Waikiriki women from the Niger delta. Although both come from leading families in the same large island town, Florence looks at the iria women's initiation ceremony as an honor, while Azikiwe, who has lived in the city for ten years, sees it as an indignity.
- Who directed Monday's Girls?
- Monday's Girls was directed by Ngozi Onwurah.
- Who stars in Monday's Girls?
- Monday's Girls stars Caroline Lee-Johnson.
- How long is Monday's Girls?
- Monday's Girls has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Monday's Girls?
- Monday's Girls is a Documentary film.
- Where was Monday's Girls produced?
- Monday's Girls was produced in United Kingdom.