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You don't have the full story. Until you know hers. - Girlhood
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Title: Girlhood

Release Date: 22 Oct 2014

Runtime: 1h 52m

Genre: Drama

Director: Hold Up Films, Lilies Films, ARTE France Cinéma

Production Companies: Hold Up Films, Lilies Films, ARTE France Cinéma

Overview: Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end 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 dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.448 (376 votes)

Cast

  • Marieme / Vic: Karidja Touré
  • Lady: Assa Sylla
  • Adiatou: Lindsay Karamoh
  • Fily: Mariétou Touré
  • Ismaël: Idrissa Diabaté
  • Djibril: Cyril Mendy
  • Bambi: Tia Diagne
  • Kader: Rabah Nait Oufella
  • Cédric: Damien Chapelle
  • Bébé: Simina Soumaré
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