Le Destin de Bineta

Le Destin de Bineta
Le Destin de Bineta
	Film poster
Directed by	Abdoulaye Traoré
Written by	Abdoulaye Traoré
Produced by	Abdoulaye Traoré; ; ; Société Générale du Cinéma et Musique (SGCM Prod);
Starring	Fatoumata Condé; Toucha Syllah; Mory Syllah; Ousmane Camara; Mabety Camara; Mariame Fofana; Mamoudou Kanté; Malon Magassouba;
Cinematography	Abdoulaye Traoré, Baldé Abdoulaye
Edited by	Manet Mouloukou Souleymane
Production; company	SGCM Prod
Release date	23 June 2023;
Running time	90 minutes
Country	Guinea
Language	French

Le Destin de Bineta (English The Fate of Bineta) is a 2018 Guinean drama film directed by Abdoulaye Traoré^[1] and produced by La Société Générale du Cinéma et Musique (SGCM Prod).

Synopsis

Bineta, a young girl orphaned by her mother's death, faces even greater tragedy when her father is poisoned by his own family members, who are after his inheritance. After her father's death, she is thrown out of her home by her uncle. However, she is taken in by a kind woman who supports her and helps her continue her education. Despite the challenges, Bineta's determination allows her to succeed and build a stable life, fulfilling the dreams her father had for her.

Cast

Fatoumata Condé
Toucha Syllah
Mory Syllah
Ousmane Camara
Mabety Camara
Mariame Fofana
Mamoudou Kanté
Malon Magassouba

Technical details

Director: Abdoulaye Traoré
Assistant Director: Kanté Mamoudou
Writers: Abdoulaye Traoré, Manet Mouloukou Souleymane, Mansaré Mathieu, Cissoko Laouratou
Cinematography: Abdoulaye Traoré, Baldé Abdoulaye
Editing: Manet Mouloukou Souleymane
Costumes: Camara N'nady
Production Company: Société Générale du Cinéma et Musique (SGCM Prod)
Distribution: Société Générale du Cinéma et Musique (SGCM Prod)

The film explores complex social themes affecting African families, highlighting the trials and dilemmas individuals face. With high-quality production, it aims to raise awareness of Guinea's cultural and societal issues.^[2]

Production background

The film was supported by Société Générale du Cinéma et Musique (SGCM Prod),^[3] a key player in promoting Guinean cinema. It premiered^[4] on June 23, 2023, at the Franco-Guinean Cultural Center CCFG^[5] and was praised for its realistic portrayal of the country's social realities.

Reception

The film received positive reviews for addressing sensitive subjects with realism and emotion, solidifying its place as a significant testament to contemporary Guinean cinema.^[6]