The Village Next to Paradise
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| Directed by | Mo Harawe |
| Story by | Mo Harawe |
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| Cinematography | Mostafa El Kashef |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
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The Village Next to Paradise is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.[2] Starring Ahmed Ali Farah, Ahmed Mohamud Saleban, and Anab Ahmed Ibrahim as a family in turmoil, The Village Next to Paradise was the first Somali film to be featured in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival.[1][3][4]
Premise[edit]
Mamargrade (Farah) struggles to raise his son Cigaal (Saleban) in their rural Somali village amidst conflict, natural disasters, and the constant presence of drones from the United States.[3] Their family dynamic is further altered by the arrival of Marmargrade's sister Araweelo (Ibrahim), who is seeking a fresh start after her divorce.[5]
Cast[edit]
- Ahmed Ali Farah as Mamamrgrade
- Anab Ahmed Ibrahim as Araweelo
- Ahmed Mohamud Saleban as Cigaal
Production[edit]
The film was shot in Somalia with a principal cast of first-time actors.[4]
Release[edit]
The Village Next to Paradise premiered on May 21, 2024, in the Un Certain Regard portion of the Cannes Film Festival, where it was eligible for the Camera d'Or award.[1]
Reception[edit]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Cannes Film Festival | 25 May 2024 | Un Certain Regard | The Village Next to Paradise | Pending | [2] |
| Camera d'Or | Pending | [2] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Baughan, Nikki. "'The Village Next To Paradise': Cannes Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Goodfellow, Melanie. "Totem Films Boards Sales On Somali Cannes Un Certain Regard Title 'The Village Next To Paradise'". Deadline. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ a b Vourlias, Christopher. "Somali Filmmaker Mo Harawe Makes History in Cannes With Intimate Family Drama 'The Village Next to Paradise'". Variety. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ a b Abraham, Hannah. "Somali Director Mo Harawe Talks History-Making Cannes Title 'The Village Next To Paradise': "For 70% Of The Crew, It Was First Time On A Film Set"". Deadline. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Mo Harawe with "Village Next to Paradise" in Cannes". Kunsthochschule Kassel. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
