A Girl from Mogadishu
“Be the voice. Not the victim.”
Synopsis
The story of the life and times of Ifrah Ahmed, Somali-Irish campaigner against female genital mutilation and cutting.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dublin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary McGuckian
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary McGuckian
- Original Score
- Nitin Sawhney
- Original Title
- A Girl from Mogadishu
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Ireland, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Pembridge Pictures, uMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary McGuckian
Mary McGuckian
Nitin Sawhney
Michael Lavelle
Sylvie Landra, Mary McGuckian, Mairéad McIvor
Emma Beanland, Compton Ross, Phil Hunt, Gilles Waterkeyn, Amber Willat
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Politowski
Producer
Mary McGuckian
Producer
Sylvie Landra
Editor
Mary McGuckian
Editor
Mairéad McIvor
Editor
Michael Lavelle
Director of Photography
Emma Pucci
Production Design
Nitin Sawhney
Original Music Composer
Nathalie Leborgne
Costume Design
Mary McGuckian
Writer
Mary McGuckian
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Girl from Mogadishu
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What is A Girl from Mogadishu about?
The story of the life and times of Ifrah Ahmed, Somali-Irish campaigner against female genital mutilation and cutting.
Who directed A Girl from Mogadishu?
A Girl from Mogadishu was directed by Mary McGuckian.
Who stars in A Girl from Mogadishu?
The principal cast of A Girl from Mogadishu includes Aja Naomi King, Barkhad Abdi, Martha Canga Antonio, Luke Spencer Roberts, Orla Brady.
When was A Girl from Mogadishu released and how long is it?
A Girl from Mogadishu was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for A Girl from Mogadishu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Girl from Mogadishu was composed by Nitin Sawhney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Girl from Mogadishu?
A Girl from Mogadishu holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).