- Title: Lingui: The Sacred Bonds
- Original Title: Lingui : les liens sacrés
- Release Date: 08/12/2021
- Duration:88 Min / 01:28
- Country:BETDFRDE
- Genre:Drama
About Film
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.
Movie Rating: 6.7
Total Votes: 39
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badelf
8/10
I love that the raw grittiness of this film augments the narrative. This powerful, woman-centered drama, like Sembène's Moolaadé, is a significant addition to the catalog of must-see African films. This is one that documents the strong, existential sisterhood bond of African women. This bond persists in the face of, maybe even because of, the...
