Girlhood

About Girlhood

Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.

Girlhood is a 2014 drama film directed by Céline Sciamma. It runs 112 minutes and was released in October 2014.

Its themes are street gang, singing, ghetto, and peer pressure.

Karidja Touré appears as Marieme, Assa Sylla as Lady, Lindsay Karamoh as Adiatou, and Mariétou Touré as Fily. The screenplay is by Céline Sciamma. American members can watch it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.

City of God, 8 Mile, and High School Musical make useful companions to Girlhood. TMDB voters put it at 6.5 out of 10 across 411 votes.