Five Days in a Life

Overview

"Cinq jours d’une vie" is about a young man, N'Tji, orphaned at an early age, who lives under the supervision of his uncle. He is sent to Koranic school, where he is forced to memorize and recite verses of the Koran; soon, N’Tji escapes and begins to craft his own destiny. Unfortunately, he is found and thrown in prison, and must live with the implications upon release. In this film, Cissé explores the institution of the Koranic school and its detrimental effects on young people’s autonomy and ability to explore their futures.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1973

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

Mali, Senegal

Cast

Myriam Thiam,Falaye Dabo

Director

Souleymane Cissé

Writer

Souleymane Cissé

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0123688