Delphine’s Prayers (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2021, Delphine’s Prayers is a documentary film directed by Rosine Mbakam, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is the portrait of Delphine, a young Cameroonian girl who, after the death of her mother and the abandonment of her father’s parental responsibilities, was raped at the age of 13. She sinks into prostitution to support herself and her daughter. She ends up marrying a Belgian man who is three times her age, hoping to find a better life in Europe for her and her daughter. Seven years later, the European dream has faded and her situation has only gotten worse.Delphine, like others, is part of this generation of young African women crushed by our patriarchal societies and left with this Western sexual colonization as the only means of survival. Through her courage and strength, Delphine exposes these patterns of domination that continue to lock up African women.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Delphine’s Prayers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Delphine’s Prayers page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Delphine’s Prayers (2021)?
- In US, Delphine’s Prayers is available to stream on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Delphine’s Prayers worth watching?
- Delphine’s Prayers holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Delphine’s Prayers released?
- Delphine’s Prayers was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.