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200846 minPGdocumentary

The Silent Monologue

200846 minPGdocumentary

150,000 young women work as housekeepers in Dakar, often sacrificing education to support their families.

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Charles Van Damme

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150,000 young women work as housekeepers in Dakar, often sacrificing education to support their families.

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Khady Sylla

Khady Sylladirector

Charles Van Dammedirector

Joséphine Dioufcast

Fatim Poulo Sycast

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Amy, a young woman from rural Senegal, works as a domestic servant for a wealthy family in Dakar. She expresses frustration over her employer's constant criticism and shares her aspiration to open her own eatery. In Dakar, approximately 150,000 young women take on similar roles as housekeepers, sacrificing education to support their families. The film captures Amy's thoughts and experiences, reflecting the challenges faced by many in her situation.

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