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Human Being

Sep 5, 1994 · 27m
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Sudanese filmmaker Ibrahim Shaddad provides a dramatic and powerful account of the trials and tribulations of a Sudanese villager in a large alien city. Shot entirely without dialogue, the film's innovative use of sound helps tell the story of a shepherd who leaves his wife and herd to settle in a nearby town. Since its premiere at the Alexandria Film Festival, Human Being (إنسان / Insan) has been shown in a number of festivals in the Middle East and Europe. This film is a prime example of experimental Arab cinema.

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CAST

Mohamed M. Ali
Nasir El Tayeb
Fatin A. Magid
El Rashid Ahmed Issa Umayma
Directed by Ibrahim Shaddad

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AR
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State Corporation for Cinema
Country
SA

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