The Silent Monologue
Synopsis
We hear the thoughts of Amy, a girl from a rural area of Senegal who works as a domestic for a well-to-do family in Dakar. She complains about her employer, who continuously criticizes her and gets on her case, and she talks about her dream of one day opening her own eatery. In Dakar, some 150,000 young women work as housekeepers for rich families to survive and help their families instead of going to school.
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- Director
- Khady Sylla, Charles Van Damme
- Original Title
- The Silent Monologue
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Iota Production, Karoninka, Athénaïse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khady Sylla, Charles Van Damme
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Khady Sylla
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Charles Van Damme
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What is The Silent Monologue about?
We hear the thoughts of Amy, a girl from a rural area of Senegal who works as a domestic for a well-to-do family in Dakar. She complains about her employer, who continuously criticizes her and gets on her case, and she talks about her dream of one day opening her own eatery. In Dakar, some 150,000 young women work as housekeepers for rich families to survive and help their families instead of going to school.
Who directed The Silent Monologue?
The Silent Monologue was directed by Khady Sylla, Charles Van Damme.
Who stars in The Silent Monologue?
The principal cast of The Silent Monologue includes Amy Diagne, Joséphine Diouf, Fatim Poulo Sy.
When was The Silent Monologue released and how long is it?
The Silent Monologue was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 46m.