Lingui, the Sacred Bonds
Lingui : les liens sacrés
Synopsis
On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they’ve ever known.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-08
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Achouackh Abakar Souleymane
Amina
Rihane Khalil Alio
Maria
Youssouf Djaoro
Brahim
Briya Gomdigue
Fanta
Saleh Sambo
Imam
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
Sage-femme
Hamid Khayar
Dr. Adoum
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam
Sauveur Fleuve
Adjidé Mahamat
Exciseuse
Aïssa Mbogo
Colette
Hawa Abdelhakim
Halime
Leïla Ousmane Gam
La Proviseure
Chanceline Allah-Odoum Guinlar
Bintou
Darassalam Tahir
Maïmouna
Djaïbé Noubadjim
Père Maïmouna
Abdoulaye Babale
Policier Uniforme
Abdéramane Mahamat
Policier en Civil
Titina Djime
Client 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 15, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Original Score
- Wasis Diop
- Original Title
- Lingui : les liens sacrés
- Country of Origin
- Chad, France, Germany, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, Canal+ International, Made in Germany Filmproduktion, Beluga Tree, Proximus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Jacques Akchoti
Wasis Diop
Mathieu Giombini
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Melanie Andernach, Knut Losen
Department Leadership Roster
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Director
Melanie Andernach
Producer
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Editor
Mathieu Giombini
Director of Photography
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Screenplay
Wasis Diop
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lingui, the Sacred Bonds
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What is Lingui, the Sacred Bonds about?
On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they’ve ever known.
Who directed Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.
Who stars in Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
The principal cast of Lingui, the Sacred Bonds includes Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro, Briya Gomdigue, Saleh Sambo.
When was Lingui, the Sacred Bonds released and how long is it?
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lingui, the Sacred Bonds was composed by Wasis Diop.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).