Five Days in a Life
Cinq jours d'une vie
Synopsis
"Cinq jours d’une vie" is about a young man, N'Tji, orphaned at an early age, who lives under the supervision of his uncle. He is sent to Koranic school, where he is forced to memorize and recite verses of the Koran; soon, N’Tji escapes and begins to craft his own destiny. Unfortunately, he is found and thrown in prison, and must live with the implications upon release. In this film, Cissé explores the institution of the Koranic school and its detrimental effects on young people’s autonomy and ability to explore their futures.
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- Director
- Souleymane Cissé
- Screenplay & Story
- Souleymane Cissé
- Original Title
- Cinq jours d'une vie
- Country of Origin
- Mali, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 50m
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Souleymane Cissé
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What is Five Days in a Life about?
"Cinq jours d’une vie" is about a young man, N'Tji, orphaned at an early age, who lives under the supervision of his uncle. He is sent to Koranic school, where he is forced to memorize and recite verses of the Koran; soon, N’Tji escapes and begins to craft his own destiny. Unfortunately, he is found and thrown in prison, and must live with the implications upon release. In this film, Cissé explores the institution of the Koranic school and its detrimental effects on young people’s autonomy and ability to explore their futures.
Who directed Five Days in a Life?
Five Days in a Life was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
Who stars in Five Days in a Life?
The principal cast of Five Days in a Life includes Falaye Dabo, Falaye Dabo, Myriam Thiam.
When was Five Days in a Life released and how long is it?
Five Days in a Life was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 50m.