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Black Girl

Name: Black Girl
Released: 1966

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1966

A young Senegalese woman hired by a French couple believes she is off to a glamorous life on the Riviera, only to find herself trapped as a servant, isolated and dehumanized far from home. Ousmane Sembène's landmark drama, widely considered the first feature by a Black African director.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Senegal

This film is stop 1 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Senegal. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Senegal in the 196 country film challenge.