The Young Girl (1975)
"Den muso" (original title)

A young mute woman is raped and becomes pregnant, with disastrous consequences within her family. The film also sketches the social/economic situation in urban Mali in the 1970s, ... See full summary »

Director:

Souleymane Cissé

Writer:

Souleymane Cissé

Stars:

Dounamba Dany Coulibaly, Fanta Diabate, Omou Diarra

Cast

Credited cast:
Dounamba Dany Coulibaly
Fanta Diabate
Omou Diarra
Balla Moussa Keita
Mamoulou Sanogo
Ismaila Sarr

Storyline

A young mute woman is raped and becomes pregnant, with disastrous consequences within her family. The film also sketches the social/economic situation in urban Mali in the 1970s, particularly in relation to the treatment of women.

Details

Country:

Mali

Language:

Bambara

Also Known As:

The Girl

Filming Locations:

Bamako, Mali

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cissé Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Black and White Color

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