THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE

Credits

Name: THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE

Country: AT/FR/DE/Somalia

Year of publication: 2024

Format: DCP

Color: color

Language : OmeU

Duration: 133 Minuten

Series: 21. Afrika Film Festival Köln

Direction: Harawe, Mo

Abstract

In a village in the Somali desert, Mamargade is a single father. He has several odd jobs to make ends meet and send his son, Cigaal, to school. Cigaal is a gifted boy who tries to tell his dreams to anyone who will listen. Mamargade's sister, Araweelo, lives with them after separating from her husband. This blended family supports each other despite their disagreements. THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE depicts the daily life of a family affected by Somalia's political situation and climate change. In his first feature-length fiction film, director Mo Harawe praises solidarity.