The First Name
At 31, Fanta, a lawyer, is pregnant and about to give birth. Following a phone call between her husband and her mother-in-law, she discovers that the latter has already chosen the baby's name. Stunned by this situation, she decides to fight for the right to name her child.
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| Original Title | Le Prénom |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Senegal, France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a compelling drama from a seemingly mundane premise, relying on sharp, psychologically astute dialogue and a powerfully restrained central performance. It explores not just the right to choose a name, but the deeper themes of familial pressure, unspoken compromises, and the quiet erosion of autonomy.
What lingers after the final scene is a profound reflection on the invisible boundaries within intimate relationships and the cost of asserting one's own voice. A masterclass in turning a simple conflict into a resonant emotional journey. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye
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