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202369 minGdocumentary

Choose Me

202369 minGdocumentary

For the first time in 30 years, a community in Boutelfil organizes ‘Amchilini’, a tradition where unmarried women choose husbands to ward off misfortunes.

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Allamine Kader Kora

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For the first time in 30 years, a community in Boutelfil organizes ‘Amchilini’, a tradition where unmarried women choose husbands to ward off misfortunes.

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Allamine Kader Koradirector

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In Boutelfil, a village near the Chadian desert, community members gather to discuss a severe drought. For the first time in three decades, they decide to organize 'Amchilini.' This tradition requires unmarried women to choose husbands, with the belief that this act will prevent further misfortunes. The film documents this unique cultural practice and the community's response to ongoing challenges.

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