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June 2008 – Burkina Faso.
The modern plight of the widows. They are called witches and blamed for their husbands’ deaths. The women are now organizing themselves into associations to empower themselves against a “tradition” that does not recognize their rights. One of these courageous women Sidonie has set up such an organization. This documentary follows her through the process of helping women from different classes and religions who find themselves cast aside.

Belgium - 2008 - 14 mn - Colour

Director Aïcha El Hammar Castano Camera Julien Schepers Sound Blanche Sanou Mixing Olivier Pousset, Pierre-Yves Ryckaert Editing Peter Conversano

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