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Black Girl (1966)

Movie ★ 7.2 65 min

Drama

Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, suffering from discrimination and marginalization.

Ousmane Sembène Director Ousmane Sembène Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 17, 1966
Runtime
65 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0060758
Country
, Senegal
Language
, Wolof
Studio
Filmi Domirev, Les Actualités Françaises

Themes

Cast

Mbissine Thérèse Diop Mbissine Thérèse Diop Diouana Anne-Marie Jelinek Madame Robert Fontaine Monsieur Nar Sene Nar Sene Diouana's Boyfriend Ibrahima Boy Boy with Mask Bernard Delbard Young Male Guest Nicole Donati Young Female Guest Raymond Lemeri Old Male Guest Suzanne Lemeri Old Female Guest Philippe Couple's Oldest Son Sophie Couple's Daughter Damien Couple's Youngest Son Toto Bissainthe Diouana (voice) Robert Marcy Monsieur (voice) Sophie Leclair Sophie Leclair Madame (voice) Ousmane Sembène Ousmane Sembène The Teacher (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Black Girl about?
Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, suffering from discrimination and marginalization.
Who directed Black Girl?
Black Girl was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
Who stars in Black Girl?
Black Girl stars Mbissine Thérèse Diop, Anne-Marie Jelinek, Robert Fontaine, Nar Sene.
When was Black Girl released?
Black Girl is a 1966 drama film.
Where can I watch Black Girl?
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