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Moolaadé ("magical protection") is a 2004 film by the Senegalese writer and director Ousmane Sembène. It addresses the subject of female genital mutilation, a common practice in a number of African countries, from Egypt to Nigeria. The film was a co-production between companies from several Francophone nations: Senegal, France, Burkina Faso ...
Mar 9, 2005 · A woman shelters a group of girls from suffering female genital mutilation, a traditional practice in her village, and starts a conflict that tears her village apart. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, and more for this 2003 film by Ousmane Sembene.
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Dec 2, 2004 · Moolaade is a 2004 film by Ousmane Sembene, the father of African cinema, about a woman who protects six girls from female genital mutilation in a Senegalese village. The film explores the clash of ancient traditions and modern influences, and the courage and humor of the women who resist the practice.
May 15, 2004 · Moolaadé. A vibrant, powerful, and poignant glimpse into the struggles of women in modern Africa. For fear of enduring genital mutilation, a group of girls flee their own "purification" ceremony...
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A film about a woman who shelters girls from female genital mutilation in an African village. She faces a conflict with the elders, the husband and the merchant who oppose her action.
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Apr 22, 2018 · Moolaadé was the last film made by Senegalese director Ousmane Sembène, a legendary figure in sub-Saharan African cinema. Released in 2004, just three years before Sembène’s death, the film censures the procedure of female genital mutilation practiced in dozens of countries throughout Africa.
With rich cultural texture and profound emotions, Moolaade is a tale of impassioned defiance and a celebration of female solidarity. Full Review | Original Score: 4/4 | Feb 14, 2022. Mooladé is a ...
