Black Girl
Seen it?1966 | 65 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, suffering from discrimination and marginalization.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ousmane Sembène
- Mbissine Thérèse DiopDiouana
- Anne-Marie JelinekMadame
- Robert FontaineMonsieur
- Nar SeneDiouana's Boyfriend
- Ibrahima BoyBoy with Mask
- Bernard DelbardYoung Male Guest
- Nicole DonatiYoung Female Guest
- Raymond LemeriOld Male Guest
- Suzanne LemeriOld Female Guest
- PhilippeCouple's Oldest Son