Lingui, the Sacred Bonds

Year: 2022
Description: Cast includes Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue, and Achouackh Abakar Souleymane.
In Chad, 15-year-old Maria (played by Rihane Khalil Alio) is expelled from school when her pregnancy is discovered. Because Maria doesn't want to be like her single mother, Amina (played by Achouackh Abakar Souleymane), who struggles to earn money, Amina helps Maria get an abortion in their patriarchal Muslim community.
Director: Haroun, Mahamat-Saleh
Writer: Haroun, Mahamat-Saleh
Producer: Andernach, Mélanie; Elbaum, Diana; Stern, Florence
Cinematographer: Giombini, Mathieu
Editor: Dozo, Marie-Hélène
Production Team: Pili Films, Goï-Goï Productions, Made in Germany, Beluga Tree, Canal+ International, Proximus, and MUBI
Genre: Feature Film
Drama
Language: Chadian Arabic and French with English subtitles
Media Format: 1 DVD (87 min.) or 1 streaming video (87 min.)
Type: Color
Original Release Date: 2021
Updated: 03-17-2023

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