Female excision, a practice in various African cultures, has taken different forms. In Europe and the US, the term "female genital mutilation" or "excision" has become a contested issue, especially with African immigration. Anthropologists are caught in the debate, as they've long been aware of the practice. The film "BINTOU IN PARIS" explores the complex mix of tradition and desire for female emancipation in a new culture with new laws and protections.
Bintou in Paris
Female genital mutilation, a centuries-old practice, has taken on different forms in African cultures and has also been observed in Europe and the United States due to increased African immigration.
