The Village Next to Paradise
Mo Harawe / France, Germany, Rakousko, Somalia 2024 / 132 min. / DCP

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
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
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
MFF Marrákeš 2024 – Zvláštní cena poroty