This free online screening is presented as part of the Francophonie Festival 2021 celebrating French language and cultural diversity.

Dhalinyaro (Youth) is a 2017 Djiboutian drama film directed by Lula Ali Ismaïl where she became the first Djiboutian film director. The film follows three young women from different socio-economic backgrounds. It was supported by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie and was filmed entirety in Djibouti. The film received critical acclaim and won several awards at international film festivals.

Synopsis

This is the last year in Secondary School before going to University: Deka and her two best friends have to choose what they will do next year. Should they stay in Djibouti or go to France to study? Their lives are intertwined and allow us discover the realities of an 18-year-old. A wonderful and sensitive chronicle of girl youth in Africa.

Presented with the generous contributions of the Embassies of the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, Ukraine and United Arab Emirates and Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and the Alliance Française Network in Ireland.

Opening remarks by H.E. Mrs Anna Sochańska, Ambassador of Poland to Ireland.

19-23 March 2021

Irish Premiere

Free Online Screening - Limited tickets available

IFCO Cert. 15A

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