The First Name
Le Prénom
Synopsis
At 31, Fanta, a lawyer, is pregnant and about to give birth. Following a phone call between her husband and her mother-in-law, she discovers that the latter has already chosen the baby's name. Stunned by this situation, she decides to fight for the right to name her child.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dakar Court
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye
- Screenplay & Story
- Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye
- Original Score
- Cheikh Seye
- Original Title
- Le Prénom
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- GREC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye
Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye
Cheikh Seye
Oumar Ba
Julien Schickel
Department Leadership Roster
Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye
Director
Oumar Ba
Director of Photography
Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye
Screenplay
Cheikh Seye
Original Music Composer
Julien Schickel
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Name
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Name about?
At 31, Fanta, a lawyer, is pregnant and about to give birth. Following a phone call between her husband and her mother-in-law, she discovers that the latter has already chosen the baby's name. Stunned by this situation, she decides to fight for the right to name her child.
Who directed The First Name?
The First Name was directed by Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye.
Who stars in The First Name?
The principal cast of The First Name includes Fatoumata Sy, Mory Ba, Arame Mbaye Ndao, Fatou Fall, Gnima Coly.
When was The First Name released and how long is it?
The First Name was released in 2023 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The First Name?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Name was composed by Cheikh Seye.