Black Girl (1966)
Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, suffering from discrimination and marginalization.
Director: Ousmane Sembène
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: March 17, 1966
Cast
- Mbissine Thérèse Diop - Diouana
- Anne-Marie Jelinek - Madame
- Robert Fontaine - Monsieur
- Nar Sene - Diouana's Boyfriend
- Ibrahima Boy - Boy with Mask
- Bernard Delbard - Young Male Guest
- Nicole Donati - Young Female Guest
- Raymond Lemeri - Old Male Guest
- Suzanne Lemeri - Old Female Guest
- Philippe - Couple's Oldest Son
Screenplay
- Ousmane Sembène
- Ousmane Sembène (Novel)
Cinematography: Christian Lacoste
Editing: André Gaudier
Production: Filmi Domirev, Les Actualités Françaises
Country: France, Senegal
Language: Français, Wolof
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Social Commentary and Reflection, Resistance Against Racism, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other
Keywords
immigrant, suicide, work, france, homesickness, servant, southern france, exploitation, senegal, french riviera, loneliness, racism, black and white, maid, employer employee relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Girl about?
- Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, suffering from discrimination and marginalization.
- Who directed Black Girl?
- Black Girl was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
- Who stars in Black Girl?
- Black Girl stars Mbissine Thérèse Diop, Anne-Marie Jelinek, Robert Fontaine, Nar Sene, Ibrahima Boy, Bernard Delbard.
- How long is Black Girl?
- Black Girl has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Black Girl?
- Black Girl is a Drama film.
- Where was Black Girl produced?
- Black Girl was produced in France, Senegal.
- What are the themes of Black Girl?
- The themes of Black Girl include: The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Social Commentary and Reflection, Resistance Against Racism, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other.