A Girl from Mogadishu (2019)

Based on the testimony of Ifrah Ahmed, who - having made the extraordinary journey to escape war-torn Somalia - emerged as one of the world's foremost international activists against Gender... See full summary »

Director:

Mary McGuckian

Writer:

Mary McGuckian

Stars:

Aja Naomi King, Barkhad Abdi, Martha Canga Antonio

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Aja Naomi King	...	Ifrah Ahmed
Barkhad Abdi	...	Hassan
Martha Canga Antonio	...	Amala
Luke Spencer Roberts	...	NGO Rep
Orla Brady	...	Emer Costello
Maryam Mursal	...	Grandmother
Stanley Townsend	...	Joe Costello
Pauline McLynn	...	Social Worker
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Hamse Abdi	...	Flight Attendant
Hussein Abdi	...	Uncle
Mahamed Warsame Abdirabi	...	Militia Man 2
Ifrah Ahmed	...	Fashion Show Model 3
Mohamed Abdillahi Bahdon	...	Amin I
Samira Benali	...	Check-in Attendant
Ayantu Boulanger	...	Asha

Storyline

Based on the testimony of Ifrah Ahmed, who - having made the extraordinary journey to escape war-torn Somalia - emerged as one of the world's foremost international activists against Gender Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

User Reviews

Compelling

I saw this film last night at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Although it lacks the polish of a Hollywood film, it was compelling, dramatic and beautifully shot. I had thought I knew all about FGM, but I learned some things from the film. I hadn't known, for example, about economic aspects of FGM.

The film uses the activist's testimony from her speeches and writings as a subtle background narration in a dramatization of her life. It follows her as she flees war-torn Somalia and escapes to Ireland, where she is granted asylum as a refugee. Later she returns to Somalia, and this is the most dramatic aspect of the film.

Hundreds of millions of women have had FGM or are at risk. I hope this film is released nationally so that more people will gain an understanding of the issue.

Details

Country:

Ireland Belgium Morocco

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 April 2020 (Ireland)

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pembridge Pictures, Umedia, Head Gear Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Color:

Color