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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 · This was for me the best film at Cannes 2004, a story vibrating with urgency and life. It makes a powerful statement and at the same time contains humor, charm and astonishing visual beauty. But even my words of praise may be the wrong ones, sending the message that this is an important film, and therefore hard work.
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.
