Togo and France / 2004 / 23mins / Documentary / French

The Woman Alone is based on the story of Akosse Legba, a young Togolese woman who has been a victim of modern slavery in France. The film centers on her memories from her childhood in Togo and her arrival in France. Through her memories we discover the path of someone who always considered herself a woman alone.

Brahim Fritah

Of French-Moroccan dual nationality, Brahim Fritah was born in Paris in 1973. He studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, in the photo/video department. Over the years he has developed a unique and original style, straddling the border between several different artistic fields and merging documentary and fiction. His films have been selected by and awarded prizes in numerous festivals throughout the world. In 2003, he took part in the Cinéfondation/Film Foundation, as a writer in residence of the Cannes Film Festival. Learn More