Child actress (f/d) as "Young Khadijatou" for a student graduation film

The production "Sakeenah" is a graduation film from the ifs Cologne. The short film is about a Senegalese family in Germany who run a bookshop and mourn the death of the family father Souleymane. Our protagonist Idrissa, the eldest son of the family, has finally received his school-leaving certificate and must now decide whether he wants to live up to his mother Astou's expectations or follow his own dreams.
"Sakeenah" tells a story about the paralyzing power of grief and is particularly aimed at those who know what it feels like not to be seen.

Contact: Sophie

Khadijatou, known to everyone as Khady, is Idrissa's younger sister. She is attentive and sensitive and senses the mood in the family early on, even if she doesn't yet fully understand many things.

The loss of her father affects her deeply, but unlike Idrissa, she seeks support in closeness and faith. She tries to be strong and adapt so as not to put an additional burden on her mother. She takes on a quiet, mediating role in the family from an early age.

Her connection to Idrissa is close - she looks up to him, but also senses his distance. Without being able to fully grasp it, she realizes that something is changing between them.

We are looking for a young Senegalese or West African actress for this role.

Please find attached the project folder, as well as an excerpt of the script for a self-tape. We are at your disposal for further information.