Delphine's Prayers (2021)
4.0 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 31min
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- Synopsis:
Delphine, who is only identified by her first name, is quick-witted, engaging, passionate, and intense. Born and raised in Cameroon, at 30, she has survived a series of personal catastrophes. Her mother died in childbirth, and her father did little to care for his children. She was raped at 13, became a mother soon after, and supported herself with sex work on the streets of Douala. Now, she lives with a Belgian husband three times her age and their children, estranged from much of her family. Like so many of her generation, Delphine left the oppression of a patriarchal society looking for a new life in Europe - only to find herself enmeshed in sexual exploitation of a different kind. Mbakam's films offer an intimate glimpse into the lives of women whose stories are rarely seen on camera. - Actors:
- Delphine
- Directors:
- Rosine Mfetgo Mbakam
- Writers:
- Rosine Mfetgo Mbakam
- Aka:
- Les prières de Delphine
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
