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LILI ET LE BAOBAB
A film by Chantal Richard, France, 2006, 90´.
Original version with Portuguese subtitles.
Lili, a French photographer, travels to Agnam – a small village in Senegal – to do photographic work. In this country about which she knows nothing, photography forces her to communicate with the people. Regardless of cultural barriers, Lili develops a strong bond with Animata, a young girl who had a baby out of marriage and who faces a devastating decision. Their friendship will lead Lili to find a new path for her life.
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Chantal Richard is a screenwriter and director; she was born in France in 1957. She has made a number of films, such as Un jour je repartirai (2003), Charles Peguy au lavomatic (1997), Luis et Margot (1997), Paroles (1995), Nativité (1990), and Tupik (1987).
http://www.lili-et-le-baobab.com/
A film by Chantal Richard, France, 2006, 90´.
Original version with Portuguese subtitles.
Lili, a French photographer, travels to Agnam – a small village in Senegal – to do photographic work. In this country about which she knows nothing, photography forces her to communicate with the people. Regardless of cultural barriers, Lili develops a strong bond with Animata, a young girl who had a baby out of marriage and who faces a devastating decision. Their friendship will lead Lili to find a new path for her life.
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Chantal Richard is a screenwriter and director; she was born in France in 1957. She has made a number of films, such as Un jour je repartirai (2003), Charles Peguy au lavomatic (1997), Luis et Margot (1997), Paroles (1995), Nativité (1990), and Tupik (1987).
http://www.lili-et-le-baobab.com/