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Khartoum

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From the metropolis of Khartoum five Sudanese characters: a civil servant, a tea lady, a resistance committee volunteer, and two street boys all in search of freedom, have their stories unexpectedly woven together through animated dreams, street revolutions and a civil war.

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Fionnuala Halligan Screen International Sudanese politics are notoriously complex and affected by external players, from Ethiopia to the UAE, but Khartoum simplifies the process by which two generals wage a war and the population dies. Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com “Khartoum” is no elegy or funeral dirge for Sudan. It is a loving celebration of their homeland, set to the lively beats of Sudanese musicians. . .This music gives the whole film a pulsating sense of optimism, making it clear that Sudan will rise again. Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Ricardo Gallegos La Estatuilla The directors use their own creative narrative language to celebrate the country and make it clear that the spirit of the Sudanese people is more alive than ever. [Full Review in Spanish] Feb 1, 2025 Full Review Casey Chong Talking Films A fascinating hybrid of traditional documentary film with experimental green screen approach and a heartfelt story of survival. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis From the metropolis of Khartoum five Sudanese characters: a civil servant, a tea lady, a resistance committee volunteer, and two street boys all in search of freedom, have their stories unexpectedly woven together through animated dreams, street revolutions and a civil war.
Director
Anas Saeed, Rawia Alhag, Ibrahim Snoopy Ahmad, Timeea Mohamed Ahmed, Philip Cox
Producer
Giovanna Stopponi, Talal Afifi
Production Co
Native Voice Films, Sudan Film Factory
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 18m