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Moolaadé

2004·Movie
2h 4min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

When a woman shelters a group of girls from suffering female genital mutilation, she starts a conflict that tears her village apart.
African CinemaFemale Genital MutilationSocial JusticePolitical DramaVillage LifeCultural ConflictPatriarchyTradition vs ModernityWomen's Rights

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Moolaadé legally?

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Is Moolaadé worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moolaadé rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Moolaadé?

2 h 4 min

Moolaadé runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moolaadé?

Critics95
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Moolaadé higher (95) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Moolaadé in?

BambaraFrench

It was made in Bambara, with some French. Produced in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, France, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia.

In how many countries can I watch Moolaadé?

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