Girlhood
Bande de filles
“You don't have the full story. Until you know hers.”
Synopsis
Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-12
Top Cast
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Karidja Touré
Marieme / Vic
Assa Sylla
Lady
Lindsay Karamoh
Adiatou
Mariétou Touré
Fily
Idrissa Diabaté
Ismaël
Cyril Mendy
Djibril
Tia Diagne
Bambi
Rabah Nait Oufella
Kader
Damien Chapelle
Cédric
Simina Soumaré
Bébé
Dielika Coulibaly
Monica
Djibril Gueye
Abou
Binta Diop
Asma
Chance N'Guessan
Mini
Nina Mélo
Caidy
Elyes Sabyani
Abdel
Halem El Sabagh
Farida
Nassereba Keita
Sweety
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Céline Sciamma
- Screenplay & Story
- Céline Sciamma
- Original Score
- Para One
- Original Title
- Bande de filles
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $61K
- Production Studios
- Hold Up Films, Lilies Films, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Céline Sciamma
Céline Sciamma
Para One
Crystel Fournier
Julien Lacheray
Bénédicte Couvreur
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Grézaud
Production Design
Bénédicte Couvreur
Producer
Céline Sciamma
Director
Crystel Fournier
Director of Photography
Céline Sciamma
Writer
Julien Lacheray
Editor
Para One
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girlhood
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What is Girlhood about?
Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.
Who directed Girlhood?
Girlhood was directed by Céline Sciamma.
Who stars in Girlhood?
The principal cast of Girlhood includes Karidja Touré, Assa Sylla, Lindsay Karamoh, Mariétou Touré, Idrissa Diabaté.
When was Girlhood released and how long is it?
Girlhood was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Girlhood make at the box office?
Girlhood grossed $61K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Girlhood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girlhood was composed by Para One.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girlhood?
Girlhood holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).