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The Secret Pain

June 9, 2006 1h 15m

Originally released in 2006. The Secret Pain is a documentary film. directed by Mette Knudsen. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Dramatic events destined Kate Kendel to live with various missionary foster parents in Sierra Leone and Scandinavia. At the age of 16, she returned to her biological family in Sierra Leone and was genitally mutilated against her will. We follow Kate back to her roots, where the circumciser's' secret society, Bundu, is so feared that no government has yet been able to rock its power. "The Secret Pain" is a strong portrait of the psychological consequences women face after this kind of physical mutilation.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 9, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
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Language DA Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret Pain about?

Dramatic events destined Kate Kendel to live with various missionary foster parents in Sierra Leone and Scandinavia. At the age of 16, she returned to her biological family in Sierra Leone and was ...

Who directed The Secret Pain?

The Secret Pain was directed by Mette Knudsen.

How long is The Secret Pain?

The Secret Pain has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was The Secret Pain released?

The Secret Pain was released on June 9, 2006 in theaters.