I love that the raw grittiness of this film augments the narrative. This powerful, woman-centered...
Lingui: The Sacred Bonds
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.
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Lingui: The Sacred Bonds
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 8, 2021
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Drama
User Score
68%
Original Title
Lingui : les liens sacrés
Production Companies
Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, Made In Germany Filmproduktion, Beluga Tree, Proximus, Canal+, Ciné+, Film- und Medienstiftung NRW, Canal+ International, TV5 Monde
Director
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Description
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.