La Petite Vendeuse de Soleil (The Little Girl who Sold the Sun)

LA PETITE VENDEUSE DE SOLEIL, (The Little Girl who Sold the Sun)

by Djibril Diop Mambety
1999, fiction. 44 min., Switzerland/France/Senegal, U rating

For a long time, the street sale of newspapers in Dakar has been reserved for the city's youngsters. But suddenly, this privilege is called into question. Sili, a girl between ten and thirteen years old, lives on the street and moves forward with the help of two crutches. She shares the life of the young newspaper sellers and keeps her head above water by begging. One day, she is pushed so hard by boys that she falls heavily. She is very angry and decides to sell newspapers from the next day on like all the others. Why shouldn't it be true for women what is true for men? But the small world of the paperboys is merciless. She gets to know pain, but also dreams - and finally even friendship.
- Text from Waka Films

This screening is part of our Young People Programme, aiming to increase access to contemporary art and ideas.

Before the screening begins, there will be free popcorn, fruit and refreshments.

Schedule

2:00 - 2:15
Food and drinks

2:15 - 3:00
Film screening

Accessibility

The film is in Wolof and French with English subtitles

If you have difficulty getting to the CCA, simply email sam@cca-glasgow.com and we will arrange free public transport for you and your family. Please note this must be done at least 3 days before the event.

Content Warnings

Themes of poverty, mild violence, discrimination

Awards and Commendations

Festival Bellinzona: Special mention for Lissa Baléra
Festival Namur: Special Jury Award , Award of ACCT to Lissa Baléra, Award of the PROCIREP
Festival Nuremberg: Award of the International Human Rights Day
Children’s Film Festival Washington: Ellen Award
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma de Montréal: Best Short Film Award
France: Prix de Qualité of CNC
Switzerland: Prime de Qualité of the Federal Office of Culture