"Moolaadé" is a 2004 film directed by Ousmane Sembène, a prominent Senegalese filmmaker. The story is set in a small African village and revolves around the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). The film follows Collé, a woman who protects a group of girls from undergoing this traditional rite by invoking the concept of "moolaadé," which means protection or sanctuary. The film highlights the tension between tradition and modernity, as Collé challenges the village's customs to safeguard the girls' rights. Through its powerful narrative, "Moolaadé" addresses themes of gender, cultural identity, and the struggle for women's empowerment in the face of societal pressures.