Lingui
2021 · Movie · 88 min · ★ 6.6
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.
Also known as Lingui: the Sacred Bonds
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-12-08
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 88 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (42 votes)
Themes
- muslim
- abortion
- mother daughter relationship
- illegal abortion
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2022 · nominated
Cast & crew
Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
as Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio
as Maria
Youssouf Djaoro
as Brahim
- BG
Briya Gomdigue
as Fanta
Saleh Sambo
as Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
as Sage-femme
- HK
Hamid Khayar
as Dr. Adoum
- ER
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam
as Sauveur Fleuve
- AM
Adjidé Mahamat
as Exciseuse
- AM
Aïssa Mbogo
as Colette
Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun