A Girl From Mogadishu

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A Girl From Mogadishu

2019

1h 53m

Drama

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Ifrah Ahmed wages a campaign to end female genital mutilation after fleeing war-torn Somalia in 2006.

Donald Clarke

Irish Times

A Girl from Mogadishu resembles a documentary in a bad way and a good(ish) way.

Rated: 2/5

May 15, 2021

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

It's certainly a remarkable story, one full of tragedy, adventure, suspense and even moments of joy...

Rated: 3/5

Dec 2, 2020

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June Butler

Film Ireland Magazine

Aja Naomi King as Ifrah Ahmed exerts a gritty degree of forceful determination in becoming a tireless campaigner against FGM.

Dec 10, 2020

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Harry Guerin

RTÉ (Ireland)

Along with cinemas, writer-director Mary McGuckian's study of indefatigable spirit deserves to be shown wherever there are 15-year-olds in a classroom.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 4, 2020

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Deirdre Molumby

entertainment.ie

A highly commendable watch, hopeful as well as inspiring

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 30, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A Girl From Mogadishu is ultimately a hopeful, empowering film but does contain sexual violence and mature themes.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Aug 30, 2020

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This movie should be used as a conversation tool, an education to those that may not know what is happening in the world and the story of this enigmatic heroine, Ifrah Ahmed. She came to Ireland from Somalia in 2006, and became a tireless campaigner against female genital mutilation (FGM). Aja Naomi King, who people may know from successful tv drama How to Get Away With Murder is fantastic in this role. To be honest her ability, characterisation, along with the true story kept this film afloat. There is also some amazing irish talent on here such as Niall Buggy, Pauline McLynn, Maggie O'Kane among so many others, and it is always nice to see Ireland in movies. Definitely give this movie a try and start a conversation around it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Synopsis

Ifrah Ahmed wages a campaign to end female genital mutilation after fleeing war-torn Somalia in 2006.

Director: Mary McGuckian
Producer: Mary McGuckian, Adrian Politowski
Screenwriter: Mary McGuckian
Production Co: Metrol Technology, Pembridge Pictures, Head Gear Films, Umedia
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 23, 2020
Runtime: 1h 53m