Lingui: The Sacred Bonds

Lingui: The Sacred Bonds
2021
★★★☆☆ 6.6/10
⏱️ 88 min
📅 Released
🌐 FR
Drama
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.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

MUBI
MUBI Amazon Channel

Rent

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Buy

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Cast

Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio
Rihane Khalil Alio
Maria
Youssouf Djaoro
Youssouf Djaoro
Brahim
Briya Gomdigue
Briya Gomdigue
Fanta
Saleh Sambo
Saleh Sambo
Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
Sage-femme

User Reviews

badelf
★ 8/10
August 15, 2024
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.

Crew

Director
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Writer
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Producer
Melanie Andernach

Production

Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, Canal+ International, Made In Germany Filmproduktion, Beluga Tree, Proximus

Keywords

muslimabortionmother daughter relationshipillegal abortion