eVideo
hoopla Instant
Girlhood
Year
2014
Language
FRENCH
Duration
1h 52m
Rating
NR
CC
Performers
Karidja Touré, Assa Sylla, Lindsay Karamoh
Directed By
Céline Sciamma
Publication Information
Strand Releasing
Summary
Fed up with her abusive family situation, lack of school prospects and the "boys' law" in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her style, drops out of school and starts stealing to be accepted into the gang. When her home situation becomes unbearable, Marieme seeks solace in an older man who promises her money and protection. Realizing this sort of lifestyle will never result in the freedom and independence she truly desires, she finally decides to take matters into her own hands.