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Sounds of Sand

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Members (Issaka Sawadogo, Asma Nouman Aden) of a sub-Saharan family leave their village to search for water.

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Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site 09/02/2020
Sounds of Sand speaks to the long-standing colonial plunder and devastation of a continent that has spawned a vicious layer of native thugs and criminals... Go to Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) 08/23/2017
This is not an easy film to watch, so be forewarned. The personal costs paid by one family bring home the abstract idea of climate refugees. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/17/2010 Potentially meaningful story. Below average directing, plus not enough materials for a feature's length however. Would be much impressive if were only 30-45 minutes (maximum) short instead. See more 04/04/2010 krachtig verhaal naar het boek 'Chamelle', sterke beelden, universele setting, maar iets te eenvoudig gebracht, karakters worden minimaal uitgediept en sterven bij de vleet, zonder dat de kijker geëmotioneerd wordt ... zat meer in See more 06/25/2009 periple d une famille africaine en quete d'un nouveau chez-soi avec eau a disponibilite. Tres beaux paysages mais je ne peux pas comprendre la plupart des reactions des protagonistes face a certaines situations (enfant qui meurt, donner sa fille volontiers etc). Je n'ai pas de vision assez africaine pour cela...! See more 02/26/2008 Very sad and moving. Wonderful music. See more 02/25/2008 ... allez viens boire un p'tit coup àla maison ! Hum... Non, c'est beau (youpie !!!), mais cela touche au pathos, bien qu'on y glisse en douceur. See more 01/26/2008 a life and death struggle of an african family...emotionally uninvolving. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Marion Hänsel

Director

Issaka Sawadogo

Rahne

Asma Nouman Aden

Shasha

Saïd Abdallah Mohamed

Fils 1

Marco Prince

Officier Armée Bleue

Marion Hänsel

Writer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Members (Issaka Sawadogo, Asma Nouman Aden) of a sub-Saharan family leave their village to search for water.
Director
Marion Hänsel
Producer
Marion Hänsel
Screenwriter
Marion Hänsel
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD