The Village Next to Paradise

Mo Harawe / France, Germany, Rakousko, Somalia 2024 / 132 min. / DCP
The Village Next to Paradise
An intimate look into life of a Somali village. Mamargade is a caring father who tries to secure a better future for his son Cigaal. But everything seems to be going against them – the village is beset by political turmoil and natural disasters. The family’s living conditions worsen even more when their divorced aunt Araweelo moves in with the family. But paradise is still within reach. One just needs to hold on!

Screenings

Sa 26/07/2025
10:00 - 12:22
Theatre of Moravian Slovakia
Director: Mo Harawe / France, Germany, Rakousko, Somalia 2024 / 132 + 10 min. / DCP / somali / electronic czech subtitles, english subtitles
Introduction: Jan Jílek
Tu 29/07/2025
8:00 - 10:22
Theatre of Moravian Slovakia
Director: Mo Harawe / France, Germany, Rakousko, Somalia 2024 / 132 + 10 min. / DCP / somali / electronic czech subtitles, english subtitles
Introduction: Jan Jílek

Additional info

Directed by:
Mo Harawe
Screenplay:
Mo Harawe
Photography:
Mostafa El Kashef
Cast:
Ahmed Ali Farad (Mamargade), Anab Ahmed Ibrahimová (Araweelo), AhmedMohamud Saleban (Cigaal)
Awards:
MFF Chicago 2024 – Zlatý Hugo v sekci Noví režiséři
MFF Marrákeš 2024 – Zvláštní cena poroty

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