Country: Sudan

Direction Mohamed Kordofani

Cast Eiman Yousif · Siran Riak · Nazar Goma · Ger Duany

Synopsis Goodbye Julia (2023) follows the story of a former singer from the north, who is married and seeks atonement for her role in the death of a southern man. Set against the backdrop of the impending secession of South Sudan,...

Direction Suhaib Gasmelbari

Cast Ibrahim Shaddad · Suliman Ibrahim · Eltayeb Mahdi · Manar Al-Hilo

Synopsis Talking About Trees (2019) follows the journey of four Sudanese friends who embark on a mission to restore an aging cinema in their homeland. The documentary delves into the rich history of Sudanese cinema, highlighting its golden era and the...

Direction Amjad Abu Alala

Cast Talal Afifi · Mazin Ahmed · Hassan Ali · Mahmoud Alsarraj

Synopsis You Will Die at 20 (2019) follows the life of Muzamil, a young man who, from the moment of his birth, is burdened with a grim prophecy. The village's revered spiritual leader foretells that Muzamil will meet his end at...

Direction Suzannah Mirghani

Cast Mihad Murtada · Rabeha Mohammed Mahmoud · Mohammed Magdi Hassan · Haram Basher

Direction Ibrahim Shaddad

Cast Khatab H. Ahmed · A. Gadir Daoud · Mariam M. Eltayeb · Mohd A. Gorani

Synopsis The Rope (1984) follows the journey of two visually impaired individuals traversing the arid desert landscape, guided by a loyal donkey. The trio is connected by a rope, symbolizing their unity and mutual dependence. Throughout their expedition, the decision-making process...

Direction Ali Cherri

Cast Maher El Khair · Mudathir Musa · Santino Aguer Ding · Abo Algassim Sir Alkhatim

Synopsis The Dam (2022) unfolds in Sudan, close to the Merowe dam, where Maher is employed at a conventional brickyard sustained by the Nile's waters. Each night, Maher stealthily ventures into the desert to construct an enigmatic structure from mud. As...

Direction Mohamed Kordofani

Cast Mohamed Abdalla · Khaled Abu Ashara · Omer Ahmed · Abdalla Alamin

Synopsis Nyerkuk (S) (2016) follows the journey of a young, displaced child who finds himself entangled in a life of crime alongside an experienced older thief. As they navigate the treacherous world of burglary, the question lingers: will this particular heist...

Direction Taghreed Elsanhouri

Synopsis All About Darfur (2005) delves into the complex and harrowing crisis unfolding in Sudan, prompted by international warnings that the situation in Darfur is escalating to genocide. Sudanese native and British immigrant Taghreed Elsanhouri journeys back to her homeland to...

Direction Suzannah Mirghani

Cast Suzannah Mirghani

Synopsis Virtual Voice (S) (2021) delves into the life and impact of Suzi, a young woman who has become the embodiment of her generation's voice in the digital age. The documentary explores how Suzi's unique perspective and online presence have shaped...

Direction Taghreed Elsanhouri

Synopsis Our Beloved Sudan (2011) delves into the intricate narrative of Sudan's division, offering an intimate perspective from within the country. This documentary provides a profound exploration of the political, social, and cultural dynamics that led to the historic split, presenting...

Direction Suhaib Gasmelbari

Synopsis Sudan's Forgotten Films (S) (2017) follows the journey of Benjamin and Awad, who have dedicated over four decades to managing Sudan's national film archive. Their mission is to safeguard their nation's visual heritage, which includes approximately 13,000 films that capture...

Direction Hajooj Kuka

Cast Jodah Bujud · Insaf Awad Allah · Sarah Mohamed

Synopsis Beats of the Antonov (2014) takes viewers into the heart of Sudan, where director Hajooj Kuka explores the lives of local farmers, herders, and rebels residing in the Blue Nile and Nuba Mountain regions. Despite the constant threat of aerial...

Direction Frederique Cifuentes

Cast Gadalla Gubara

Synopsis Cinema in Sudan: Conversations with Gadalla Gubara (2008) presents an intimate look into the life and work of Gadalla Gubara, a distinguished Sudanese filmmaker. At the age of eighty-seven, Gubara stands as one of Africa's pioneering filmmakers. Despite facing blindness,...

Direction Hussein Shariffe

Synopsis The Dislocation of Amber (1975) captures the essence of Suakin, a once-thriving port city in Sudan, now reduced to a state of decay. The documentary delves into Suakin's complex history, marked by periods of extreme poverty and wealth, destruction and...

Direction Alyaa Sirelkhatim Musa

Cast Eltayeb Alhadi Eltayeb · Mohamed Jamal Abdulrahman · Hoiam Bushra · Enas Ali Edris

Direction Hajooj Kuka

Cast Ekram Marcus · Kamal Ramadan · Ganja Chakado · Abdallah Alnur

Synopsis Akasha (2018) follows Adnan (Kamal Ramadan), who, after a heated post-coital disagreement with Lina (Ekram Marcus), hastily leaves without securing his firearm. In a rush, with his pants barely fastened, he encounters Absi (Ganja Chakado), a young man eager to...

Direction Alsadig Mohamed

Direction Eltayeb Mahdi

Direction Ibrahim Shaddad

Synopsis Jamal (S) (1981) presents a unique narrative centered around a camel that finds itself in the unusual role of operating a sesame mill. Throughout the film, the camel contemplates the deeper meanings of life and existence, offering a thought-provoking journey...

Direction Ibrahim Shaddad

Cast Mohamed M. Ali · Nasir El Tayeb · Fatin A. Magid · El Rashid Ahmed Issa Umayma

Synopsis Human Being (1994) presents a compelling and emotionally charged narrative of a Sudanese villager's struggles and triumphs as he navigates the unfamiliar landscape of a bustling city. Directed by Ibrahim Shaddad, this film is shot entirely without dialogue, relying instead...