Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021)
On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they’ve ever known.
Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: December 8, 2021
Cast
- Achouackh Abakar Souleymane - Amina
- Rihane Khalil Alio - Maria
- Youssouf Djaoro - Brahim
- Briya Gomdigue - Fanta
- Saleh Sambo - Imam
- Hadje Fatime N'Goua - Sage-femme
- Hamid Khayar - Dr. Adoum
- Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam - Sauveur Fleuve
- Adjidé Mahamat - Exciseuse
- Aïssa Mbogo - Colette
Screenplay
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun (Screenplay)
Music: Wasis Diop
Cinematography: Mathieu Giombini
Editing: Marie-Hélène Dozo
Production: Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, Canal+ International, Made In Germany Filmproduktion, Beluga Tree, Proximus
Country: Belgium, Chad, France, Germany
Language: Français, العربية
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds
Keywords
muslim, abortion, mother daughter relationship, illegal abortion
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lingui, the Sacred Bonds about?
- On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they’ve ever known.
- Who directed Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
- Lingui, the Sacred Bonds was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.
- Who stars in Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
- Lingui, the Sacred Bonds stars Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue, Saleh Sambo, Hadje Fatime N'Goua.
- How long is Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
- Lingui, the Sacred Bonds has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
- Lingui, the Sacred Bonds is a Drama film.
- Where was Lingui, the Sacred Bonds produced?
- Lingui, the Sacred Bonds was produced in Belgium, Chad, France, Germany.
- What are the themes of Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
- The themes of Lingui, the Sacred Bonds include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.