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- Just before the secession of South Sudan, a married former singer from the north seeks redemption for causing the death of a southern man by hiring his oblivious wife as her maid.
- An arranged marriage in a cotton-farming village in Sudan. Does 15-year-old Nafisa have a choice?
- Shortly after Muzamil was born, the village's holy man predicts that he will die at age 20. Muzamil's father can't stand the curse and leaves home. Sakina raises her son as a single mother, overly protective. One day, Muzamil turns 19.
- A historical series that narrates the biography of the Prophet since the birth of Abd al-Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet, through the history of Mecca and the Prophet's biography, and ending with the death of the Prophet Muhammad.
- A displaced child gets involved in crime with an older thief. Will this be his last burglary?
- The story of the people of the Blue Nile and Nuba Mountains in Sudan, showing how they deal with civil war. Traditionally music has always been part of daily life in these areas, but now, it has a new role in a society challenge by war.
- The film is set a hundred years back in the eastern part of Sudan in a place of total isolation. Tajouj is the beautiful cousin of a young tribal man who is deeply in love with her. He publicly declares his love for her in a song. The traditions of the tribe denounce such an act and as a consequence his uncle refuses his proposal of marriage. But after the young man departs and declares his repentance, the marriage is finally allowed. In the meantime, however, another man has staked his interest in Tajouj, which drives the young man to jealousy. This sets the stage for a series of transgressions which will result in tragedy and send the young man into exile as a wandering bard of the deserts.
- 'The Dislocation of Amber' was filmed in the city of Suakin, a formerly flourishing port in Sudan, now in ruins. Its history is one of famine and opulence, devastation and progress, rich trade and damage, and colonialism.
- Sudanese filmmaker, Ibrahim Shaddad provides a dramatic and powerful account of the trials and tribulations of a Sudanese villager in an alien, large 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, 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.
- Sudanese women have been denied the right to their own bodies for the entire Modern Age, withstanding brutal and fathomless forms of oppression. It explores Sudanese women's diverse forms of struggle and resistance.
- A group of exceptional young ladies in Khartoum are determined to play football professionally. They are prepared to defy the ban imposed by Sudan's Islamic Military government and they will not take no for an answer. Their battle to get officially recognized as Sudan's National Woman's team is fearless, courageous and often laughable. But their struggle is unwavering. Through the intimate portrait of these women over a number of years we follow their moments of hope and deception. Despite the National Football Federation getting FIFA funds earmarked for the women's teams, this team continues to be marginalized. However, there is a new spark of hope when the elections within the federation could mean real change of the entire system.
- A camel operating a sesame mill reflecting on existence.
- A true story of a Sudanese Refugee from World's Biggest Civil War, who has been on a run Since the War started, searching for a lost Family, Peace and love as the War took all away and gave tear in return.
- After her family found her talking to neighbor's son Lubani, young Emelia was humiliated by her family and then forced to marry him, but Lubani's family refuses. Thrown out of the house she was found in the bushes by a fellow villager, hungry and with injured ankle. The village chief takes after her, and arranges reconciliation of two families.
- Young woman is now in the VR world. She is in outer space. Her dream is to go to outer space, explore it and set up camp on another planet. This other planet is an opportunity to set up new social and gender norms,
- A spirited young village boy must learn the painful truth behind his grandfather's fortune, and another farmer's inevitable demise.
- For his first feature film in many years, the legendary filmmaker from Sudan has chosen to adapt Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Miserables for an African audience in the Arab language. The esteemed actor Gamal Hassan assumes the character of Jean Valjean from who is a man driven to crime and nefarious activities after circumstances have driven him in this direction. However, with the help of others he manages an incredible transformation. Gubara clearly saw this narrative as a significant parable concerning the will to change perceived as crucial for the future of Sudan.
- Tormented by a tortured past and isolated from his family for more than twenty years, William Akoi Mawwin returns to his homeland in an attempt to reclaim his life and expose the brutal system that enslaved him.
- Although perhaps without foresight, Gubara seemingly set out to capture a historic picture of a city that today has completely vanished. He reveals to us the livelier place that Khartoum was before fateful circumstances turned it into a tough, surviving shell of its former self.
- As her health deteriorates, a mother watches her son and daughter prepare for her inevitable passing and their new reality.
- The rarely discussed topic of the affects of the Darfur conflict (2003-present) on the environment is the axis around which the 3 main stories of this documentary revolve. A story of the people of Darfur - told by the people of Darfur. From the destruction of the Kondowa forest in Southern Darfur, to the subdued and heartfelt stories of the displaced refugees in Otash Camp, to in depth explanations given by tribal leaders. Life in the midst of a war zone, but also a celebration of a people's agency and the will to survive and move on.
- Benjamin and Awad run Sudan's national film archive. The two men, who have worked together for more than 40 years, are devoted to protecting their country's visual memories. Home to some 13,000 films, the archive preserves pivotal moments of Sudan's turbulent history and is one of the largest in Africa. But the archive is in a fragile state. Following years of neglect and poor storage, many film reels are turning to dust in Sudan's unforgiving tropical climate. The two friends are determined to turn it around and embark on a mission to save the old films. Will they succeed in preserving Sudan's visual history for future generations before it's too late?
- In September 2011 the novelist Toni Morrison published a letter as a reflection to a Youtube video of a Sudanese woman being lashed for an unknown moral crime. The director and her friends decided to make this film to thank Toni Morrison and use the opportunity to bring attention to the violation of Sudanese women by the military Islamic regime. Due to government restrictions on filming in public places and the security risk for those involved, the film uses both original and stock footage. It is the first film for the director, cast and crew and many professionals donated their time and skills for free.
- Gubara was proud of the first color film in African cinema, which attempts to give an African response to the city symphony genre by capturing disparate images of daily life in Khartoum and setting it to music, particularly romantic Arabic songs.
- Serotonin explores themes including solitude and memory, through the eyes of the main character as he goes about his daily life in Khartoum. It is a beautifully shot, visually rich and poetic, dreamlike piece of cinema.
- A Sudanese immigrant to the UK returns to her homeland to understand why the seemingly racially harmonious country of her memories has become the scene of one of the worst instances of ethnic cleansing in recent history.
- The well-known members of the legendary Blue Stars band around today's Khartoum streets and to their performances.
- Two blind men making their way through the desert accompanied by a donkey. Connected by a rope, sometimes the two men decide the way, and sometimes the donkey leads them through the desert.
- More than 65 cinemas were closed thirty years ago, and more than 100 years in the film industry without films, this documentary about the history of cinema in Sudan after recent successes in the independent film industry.
- The Art Of Flight is a guerrilla documentary that was shot illegally in Egypt on camcorders and a laptop. This feature-length film tells the story of three people - a refugee from southern Sudan, a human rights activist from northern Sudan and an American journalist in self-imposed exile - all living in Cairo. For very different reasons, the trio has found themselves struggling to survive in Egypt - a U.S.-financed dictatorship which has reluctantly become their home. Davin, a dot-com casualty, left America for the Middle East after September 11th made him realize he had been "asleep." In Egypt, he begins life as a freelance travel writer. Later, he is drawn in to the plight of Sudanese refugees in Cairo - many from Darfur. He is compelled to write a story of substance after witnessing their abuse around Cairo. During his investigation, he risks arrest by Egyptian authorities, confronts apathetic American news editors and presses UNHCR to explain its arbitrary asylum procedures to get their story told. He soon begins to question his own objectivity, debating whether he should report on one refugee family or simply help them. The head of this refugee family, Jere Maluk, fled his war-ravaged home in Juba, Sudan, to seek refugee protection from UNHCR in Cairo in order to travel to America. He and his family, like the tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees in Egypt, seek out asylum but instead end up living in one. They learn to cope with racism, gang violence, poverty and torture as second-class residents as they navigate through a maze of bureaucratic mismanagement at UNHCR for the slim chance of getting resettled. Magda, a middle-aged human rights activist, has elected not to apply for refugee status because she is convinced she will one day return to a peaceful Sudan. Her days are spent trying to empower refugees - teaching them self-reliance in order to create citizens for a democratic Sudan. The film explores a common sense of homelessness shared by three seemingly different people as they cross paths for a fleeting moment in time - each on their way to a destination another has fled. Davin wrestles his sense of American idealism as he witnesses first-hand the charade of democracy-building taking place at the edge of the American empire. The Art Of Flight features artwork of Sudanese painters living in exile. In addition to paintings from Sudanese artists and torture victims, the film also features an original soundtrack by Al-Khafiyeen, a musical ensemble of refugees who played together for a single night to score the film. The film delves deep into questions about the nature of charity, the consequences of American empire and the price of transience.
- The film denounces the popular practice of witchcraft. Some impostors are able to deceive the villagers into believing that their Sheikh had murdered one of his disciples after discovering he had an affair with his wife. The Sheikh is driven from the village.
- Under the Baobab tree, Africa's tree of life, a parting father writes a letter to his son in diaspora, reminding him of the values he taught him, asking him to pass them on to his children and to stand as tall and proud as the Baobab tree, despite all the hardships they may face in their lives.
- A major shift of political power in Sudan started with street protests throughout Sudan on 16 December 2018 That resulted in the overthrow of the dictator Omar Al-Basheer. The Sudanese Revolution took over 38 weeks to achieve its demands with over 300 casualties and +1200 arrests. Fire in the Nile is a documentary about how the people dealt with the government and how to protest until their demands have been granted.
- Although perhaps without foresight, Gubara seemingly set out to capture a historic picture of a city that today has completely vanished. He reveals to us the livelier place that Khartoum was before fateful circumstances turned it into a tough, surviving shell of its former self.
- Many young South Sudanese work as Boda-Boda (motorcycle) drivers, as other jobs are not available. Wani is one of them driving customers from place to place. He however, aims for more and slowly works his way to achieve his dream.
- Straight out of Khartoum comes a short film featuring a collection of young men who call themselves Hip Hop Artists, In Search of Hip Hop, directed and shot by Issraa El-Kogali, offers a an inside look at a fresh new wave of creative expression in Sudan. With a recent boom in live performances and visiting DJs and MCs from Europe and the USA the Hip Hop fire is really catching on in the city of two Niles. The film features live performances, spur of the moment free-styling and footage from the first Sudan Boombox live DJ party in spring of 2010. This film was produced by Goethe Institut Sudan.
- Grace Surpasses is a story about perseverance in a country where peace is an ancient relic and hope is a dangerous luxury. With nowhere to hide, each new day brings the potential for danger. By focusing on the experiences of one child, we get a glimpse into the day to day realities of life in Southern Sudan, where the absence of clean drinking water, public health and a consistent food supply make even the most basic necessities of life a constant struggle. grace and her family manage to thrive in the face of adversity until a personal tragedy threatens to destroy Graces hope.
- James finds a book with no words and decides to become a great writer what he discovers along the way is the value of friendship.
- Three young bikers, Falsafa, Muzamil, and Abdulsalam, set out on a journey to seek adventure and explore new places. They start their journey with the idea of hitting the road to another state by their Worn-out bikess in 2019, but they decide to move forward , they end up taking up an even greater challenge, an unplanned bike trip across all of Sudan. The three friends aren't professional bikers and they work in regular jobs and living in village named "Alnouba" in the edge of the capital, Falsafa and Abdulsalam are real risk takers, while Muzamil is the more cautious one, which creates a balance between them along the road. Their journey takes them through eight states and over 2800 km, and they spend a total of 41 days on the road. Along the way, they encounter many obstacles and difficulties, including rain, lack of money, bikes' technical troubles, and illness, but they are determined to continue their journey despite the challenges they face. The trip is not just about adventure only, but it is also about learning and discovering the beauty of Sudanese culture. They meet a lot of diverse people who show them hospitality and kindness, and they also get to know the amazing stories of the places they visit... .