Naïtou, the Orphan Girl
Naïtou l'orpheline
Synopsis
A musical about a young girl, Naitou, whose mother is assassinated by a jealous stepmother. The stepmother abuses Naitou and prevents her from taking part in the traditional initiation for all young girls. The stepmother is finally punished by an old lady who symbolizes justice. The film's originality lies in the fact that it is narrated through dance and music by the Ballet National de Guinée.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Carthage Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moussa Diakité
- Original Title
- Naïtou l'orpheline
- Country of Origin
- Guinea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Sily-Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moussa Diakité
Mohamed Laalioui
Ahmed Bouanani
Department Leadership Roster
Moussa Diakité
Director
Mohamed Laalioui
Director of Photography
Ahmed Bouanani
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Naïtou, the Orphan Girl.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naïtou, the Orphan Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Naïtou, the Orphan Girl about?
A musical about a young girl, Naitou, whose mother is assassinated by a jealous stepmother. The stepmother abuses Naitou and prevents her from taking part in the traditional initiation for all young girls. The stepmother is finally punished by an old lady who symbolizes justice. The film's originality lies in the fact that it is narrated through dance and music by the Ballet National de Guinée.
Who directed Naïtou, the Orphan Girl?
Naïtou, the Orphan Girl was directed by Moussa Diakité.
Who stars in Naïtou, the Orphan Girl?
The principal cast of Naïtou, the Orphan Girl includes Not specified.
When was Naïtou, the Orphan Girl released and how long is it?
Naïtou, the Orphan Girl was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.