Lingui: The Sacred Bonds (2021)
1h 28m | PG-13
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.
Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Studio: Pili Films
Genre: Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
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
Reviews
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.