BANDE DE FILLES
Directed by Céline Sciamma
with Karidja Touré, Assa Sylla, Lindsay Karamoh
2014 | Drama | UR | 1h52 | France

Fed up with her abusive family situation, lack of school prospects and the “boys’ law” in the neighborhood, Marieme (Karidja Touré) starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her style, drops out of school and starts stealing to be accepted into the gang. When her home situation becomes unbearable, Marieme seeks solace in an older man who promises her money and protection. Realizing this sort of lifestyle will never result in the freedom and independence she truly desires, she finally decides to take matters into her own hands.

Presented in partnership with the Columbia Maison Française

Film in French with English subtitles
FREE and open to the public

No alcohol allowed.
In the event of rain, the screening will be held in the Maison Française, East Gallery, Buell Hall.

LOCATION: Columbia University, Low Library steps (entrance at 116th street)

DATE-TIME: Thursday September 8th at 7:30pm