SISTERS IN LAW
synopsis
Kumba, a small town in southwest Cameroon. Six-year-old Manka has fled her house an cruel aunt. Sonita courageously accuses her neighbor of rape. Amina decides to end her marriage with a brutal man by taking him to court. The film follows two women, the Counselor of State and the Presiding Judge, in their daily work: to bring aid to these women determined to put an end to their harsh lives.
international title: | Sisters in Law |
original title: | Sisters in Law |
country: | United Kingdom |
year: | 2005 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Kim Longinotto |
film run: | 104' |
release date: | FR 08/03/2006 |
screenplay: | Kim Longinotto |
cinematography by: | Kim Longinotto |
film editing: | Ollie Huddleston |
music: | D'Gary |
production: | Vixen Films (UK) |
distributor: | Ad Vitam |