Lingui : les liens sacrés
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.
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021) is a drama film directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, released on December 8, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro and Briya Gomdigue. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
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Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
as Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio
as Maria
Youssouf Djaoro
as Brahim
Briya Gomdigue
as Fanta
Saleh Sambo
as Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
as Sage-femme
Hamid Khayar
as Dr. Adoum
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam
as Sauveur Fleuve
Adjidé Mahamat
as Exciseuse
Aïssa Mbogo
as Colette
Hawa Abdelhakim
as Halime
Leïla Ousmane Gam
as La Proviseure
Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, written by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun and Jacques Akchoti, produced by Melanie Andernach.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 44 ratings.
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 religiously justified violence on women.
Reviewed on August 15, 2024
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Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021) includes Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue and Saleh Sambo. The film was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds was released on December 8, 2021 and runs for 1h 28m.
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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