The Silent Monologue (2008)
We hear the thoughts of Amy, a girl from a rural area of Senegal who works as a domestic for a well-to-do family in Dakar. She complains about her employer, who continuously criticizes her and gets on her case, and she talks about her dream of one day opening her own eatery. In Dakar, some 150,000 young women work as housekeepers for rich families to survive and help their families instead of going to school.
Director: Khady Sylla, Charles Van Damme
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: March 30, 2008
Cast
Production: Iota Production, Karoninka, Athénaïse
Country: Belgium, France, Senegal
Language: Français, Wolof
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Khady Sylla, Charles Van Damme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Silent Monologue about?
- We hear the thoughts of Amy, a girl from a rural area of Senegal who works as a domestic for a well-to-do family in Dakar. She complains about her employer, who continuously criticizes her and gets on her case, and she talks about her dream of one day opening her own eatery. In Dakar, some 150,000 young women work as housekeepers for rich families to survive and help their families instead of going to school.
- Who directed The Silent Monologue?
- The Silent Monologue was directed by Khady Sylla, Charles Van Damme.
- Who stars in The Silent Monologue?
- The Silent Monologue stars Amy Diagne, Joséphine Diouf, Fatim Poulo Sy.
- How long is The Silent Monologue?
- The Silent Monologue has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is The Silent Monologue?
- The Silent Monologue is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Silent Monologue produced?
- The Silent Monologue was produced in Belgium, France, Senegal.