Storyline
"Cinq jours d’une vie" is about a young man, N'Tji, orphaned at an early age, who lives under the supervision of his uncle. He is sent to Koranic school, where he is forced to memorize and recite verses of the Koran; soon, N’Tji escapes and begins to craft his own destiny. Unfortunately, he is found and thrown in prison, and must live with the implications upon release. In this film, Cissé explores the institution of the Koranic school and its detrimental effects on young people’s autonomy and ability to explore their futures.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Falaye Dabo
Falaye Dabo
Myriam Thiam
Frequently Asked Questions
Five Days in a Life was released on January 1, 1973.
The runtime of Five Days in a Life is 50m.
Five Days in a Life is a Drama movie.
Five Days in a Life has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Five Days in a Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Five Days in a Life was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
The main cast of Five Days in a Life includes Falaye Dabo, Falaye Dabo, Myriam Thiam.
Five Days in a Life is originally in French.