The Young Girl
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Synopsis
A young mute woman is raped and becomes pregnant, with disastrous consequences within her family. The film also sketches the social/economic situation in urban Mali in the 1970s, particularly in relation to the treatment of women.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Souleymane Cissé
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamadi Jalo, Isa Baba Tarawele, Souleymane Cissé
- Original Score
- Wandé Kouyaté, les Ambassadeurs
- Original Title
- Den muso
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Spoken Languages
- Bambara
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Cissé Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Souleymane Cissé
Hamadi Jalo, Isa Baba Tarawele, Souleymane Cissé
Wandé Kouyaté, les Ambassadeurs
Mariselen Jara
Andrée Davanture
Department Leadership Roster
Souleymane Cissé
Director
Mariselen Jara
Director of Photography
Andrée Davanture
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Girl
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What is The Young Girl about?
A young mute woman is raped and becomes pregnant, with disastrous consequences within her family. The film also sketches the social/economic situation in urban Mali in the 1970s, particularly in relation to the treatment of women.
Who directed The Young Girl?
The Young Girl was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
Who stars in The Young Girl?
The principal cast of The Young Girl includes Dounamba Dany Coulibaly, Fanta Diabate, Omou Diarra, Balla Moussa Keita, Mamoulou Sanogo.
When was The Young Girl released and how long is it?
The Young Girl was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Girl was composed by Wandé Kouyaté, les Ambassadeurs.