Social Context

It is set in a rural community in Kumba town, Cameroon, that focuses on the different prospective of women’s lives. The film was made in 2005 and is directed by the female directors Florence Ayisi and Kim Longinotto. The film being produced by women accurately showcases the mistreatment of women and the justice system that protects them.

Production

The directors were supported by a non profit media organisation named ‘women make movies’ who focused on running workshops and teaching women how to make films. The the idea grew from a visit to Kumba Town, west Cameroon, which is Florence’s hometown. They were originally going to make a doccumentary about the police but instead chose to focus on the justice system.