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Black Girl (1966)

  • 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.

Rating
7.3 / 10 (190 votes)
Release date
March 17, 1966
Runtime
1h 05m
Language
French
Director
Ousmane Sembène
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Mbissine Thérèse DiopDiouana
  • Anne-Marie JelinekMadame
  • Robert FontaineMonsieur
  • Nar SeneDiouana's Boyfriend
  • Ibrahima BoyBoy with Mask
  • Bernard DelbardYoung Male Guest
  • Nicole DonatiYoung Female Guest
  • Raymond LemeriOld Male Guest
  • Suzanne LemeriOld Female Guest
  • PhilippeCouple's Oldest Son
  • SophieCouple's Daughter
  • DamienCouple's Youngest Son

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