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The Village Next to Paradise

2024 · 2 h 13 min
Directed by Mo Harawe · Germany · Contemporary European Art Cinema
Drama

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Cast

Axmen Cali Faarax Canab Axmed Ibraahin Ahmed Mohamoud Salleban Axmed Cabdillahi Ducaale Maxamed Xaaji Cabdi Fadax Maxamed Axmed Maxamed

Credits

Written by: Mo Harawe

Plot

In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Love, trust and resilience will power them through their life paths.

Sinekatalog’s take

In a windy Somali village, a newly formed family tries to balance personal ambitions against a harsh and complicated world. Mo Harawe films with patience and a fine eye for landscape, letting small moments carry the feeling. Quiet, humane and rewarding for admirers of contemplative African cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (409 votes)
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