5.5
Robot T-O
2025
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021)
December 8, 20211h 28mFR
6.6
41 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Mahamat-Saleh HarounWriter
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Stream
Rent
Buy
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Pili FilmsGöi-Göi ProductionsCanal+ InternationalMade in Germany FilmproduktionBeluga TreeProximus
Movies Like Lingui, the Sacred Bonds
Recommended for You
User Reviews
badelf
8.0I love that the raw grittiness of this film augments the narrative. This powerful, woman-centered drama, like Sembène's Moolaadé, is a significant addition to the catalog of must-see African films. This is one that documents the strong, existential sisterhood bond of African women. This bond persists in the face of, maybe even because of, the religiously justified violence on women.