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Naïtou, the Orphan Girl

Naïtou, the Orphan Girl

A musical about a young girl, Naitou, whose mother is assassinated by a jealous stepmother. The stepmother abuses Naitou and prevents her from taking part in the traditional initiation for all young girls. The stepmother is finally punished by an old lady who symbolizes justice. The film's originality lies in the fact that it is narrated through dance and music by the Ballet National de Guinée.

Release DateOctober 22, 1982
StatusReleased
Original TitleNaïtou l'orpheline
Runtime2h 0min
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Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesGuinea
Production CompaniesSily-Cinéma