They are young Sudanese yearning for freedom. Their revolution is poetic, driven by the power of words. The film reassembles fragments of a revolution, a battle pitting the voices of youth against the military's might.
Shajane, Maha, Muzamil, Khatab and the voice of the poet Chaikhoon. They are in their twenties, politically active and artistically creative. This film is a cinematic chorus, the collective portrait of a generation fighting for freedom with their words, poems and chants. Faced with a corrupted army and a paramilitary militia responsible of war crimes in Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile, they could have lost heart before starting. Without the dream guiding them, the power of imagination and the might of poetic discourse, they would not have overthrown the former regime. The film relates the uneven struggle that pitted the voices of the revolution against the fire of the militia.
The evening begins with an introduction from SOS 4 Sudan, Dir. Mubarak Elamin, setting the stage for the themes explored in the film. After the film, we will be screening a short film, Hafiz’s Story by Hafiz, which tells the inspiring story of a young man’s journey from war-torn Sudan across Western Sahara and the Mediterranean to new beginnings in Sheffield.
In the words of Hafiz, “It is important to make the film to expose the reality of immigration and immigrants to the people. Yeah, also through the film, some people may know more about the conflict in Sudan”.
The programme continues with a panel discussion featuring Mubarak Elamin and Hafiz, connecting the film’s themes of conflict, migration, and resilience to the wider global impact of Black protest. Audiences will also have the chance to engage further by supporting our partners through sign-ups and donations that sustain their cause.
Partners:
SOS 4 Sudan is a grassroots initiative established in August 2024 in response to the ongoing war crisis in Sudan. Our mission is twofold: to raise international awareness about the devastating conflict and to provide direct, critical aid to those affected both in Sudan and in the UK.
We remain dedicated to supporting the Sudanese people and raising our voices until the world pays attention.
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Director Hind Meddeb
Year 2024
Duration
1h 28m
Language Arabic with English Subtitles