Monday's Girls
Synopsis
"Monday's Girls" explores the conflict between modern individualism and traditional communities in today's Africa through the eyes of two young Waikiriki women from the Niger delta. Although both come from leading families in the same large island town, Florence looks at the iria women's initiation ceremony as an honor, while Azikiwe, who has lived in the city for ten years, sees it as an indignity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ngozi Onwurah
- Original Title
- Monday's Girls
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ngozi Onwurah
Alwin H. Küchler, Simone Horrocks
Rod Iverson
Lloyd Gardner
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Iverson
Editor
Lloyd Gardner
Producer
Alwin H. Küchler
Director of Photography
Simone Horrocks
Director of Photography
Ngozi Onwurah
Director
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What is Monday's Girls about?
"Monday's Girls" explores the conflict between modern individualism and traditional communities in today's Africa through the eyes of two young Waikiriki women from the Niger delta. Although both come from leading families in the same large island town, Florence looks at the iria women's initiation ceremony as an honor, while Azikiwe, who has lived in the city for ten years, sees it as an indignity.
Who directed Monday's Girls?
Monday's Girls was directed by Ngozi Onwurah.
Who stars in Monday's Girls?
The principal cast of Monday's Girls includes Caroline Lee-Johnson.
When was Monday's Girls released and how long is it?
Monday's Girls was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 50m.