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LINGUI, THE SACRED BONDS
In this electric liberation story from Chad, a mother struggles to protect her daughter’s future.
Saturday 25 March | Picture House | Doors 2:00 PM | Session 2:30 AM | End 4:05 PM
UK Premiere
UK Premiere
Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun | 2021 |Chad | 88 mins | 15 | French with Subtitles
On the outskirts of N'Djamena in Chad, Amina lives alone with her 15 -year-old daughter Maria. Her fragile world collapses the day she discovers her daughter is pregnant. Maria does not want this pregnancy, in a country where abortion is condemned not only by religion but also by law. The film tells the story of Amina and Maria coming together to find a way out, and of sisters coming together to fight for their daughter’s futures.
PRAISE FOR LINGUI THE SACRED BONDS
"One of the best films of the year - astonishingly realised and lingers with you long after." — Roger Graham, Little White Lies
“Easily the best film I've seen from Chad... This is a very good movie." — Peter Rainer, FilmWeek
“Haroun both shines a light on the strict patriarchal laws of the country, but also the powerful connections women form to help each other survive within them" — Marya E Gates, RoberEbert.com
“Easily the best film I've seen from Chad... This is a very good movie." — Peter Rainer, FilmWeek
“Haroun both shines a light on the strict patriarchal laws of the country, but also the powerful connections women form to help each other survive within them" — Marya E Gates, RoberEbert.com
Winner of 3 awards
Nominee for Cannes Palm d'Or
Respect of Minority Rights and Laity Award, Torino Film Festival
Nominee for Cannes Palm d'Or
Respect of Minority Rights and Laity Award, Torino Film Festival