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Moolaadé ("magical protection") is a 2004 film by the Senegalese writer and director Ousmane Sembène. It addresses the subject of female genital mutilation, a common practice in a number of African countries, from Egypt to Nigeria.
Mar 9, 2005 · Moolaadé: Directed by Ousmane Sembene. With Fatoumata Coulibaly, Maimouna Hélène Diarra, Salimata Traoré, Dominique Zeïda. When a woman shelters a group of girls from suffering female genital mutilation, she starts a conflict that tears her village apart.
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William L The final film from highly regarded Senegalese author and filmmaker Ousmane Sembène, Moolaadé continues his exploration of social change in the unique context of African culture.
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Dec 2, 2004 · Moolaade is a 2004 film by Ousmane Sembene, the father of African cinema, about a woman who protects six girls from female genital mutilation in a Senegalese village. The film explores the clash of ancient traditions and modern influences, and the courage and humor of the women who resist the practice.
Dec 19, 2019 · For fear of enduring genital mutilation, a group of girls flee their own “purification” ceremony and take refuge with Collé, a woman who had spared her daughter from the same fate. Collé casts a spell to protect the girls, which causes much consternation among among the village elders.
Jul 1, 2007 · Ousmane Sembene. "Moolaade" is the kind of film that can only be made by a director whose heart is in harmony with his mind. It is a film of politics and anger, and also a film of beauty, humor, and a deep affection for human nature. Usually films about controversial issues are tilted too far toward rage or tear-jerking.