My Soul Is a Witness

In the heart of colonial Senegal, moving to the devastating battlefields of Europe during WWII, Awa and Ibrahim are a young couple whose lives are upended by war. Their love story takes a tragic turn when Ibrahim is conscripted and later presumed dead in 1940. Driven by love and hope, Awa embarks on a perilous journey to Paris in January 1942, seeking any trace of Ibrahim. She finds refuge in the Paris city mosque, alongside Jews evading Nazi persecution. However, her quest leads her to Auschwitz, where, in a twist of fate, she miraculously finds Ibrahim alive.

Director: Andrew Dosunmu
Genre: War, Drama

Screenplay

Production: Tioleja Films
Country: Nigeria, Senegal
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

concentration camp, world war ii, senegal, 1940s, 1930s, war drama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Soul Is a Witness about?
In the heart of colonial Senegal, moving to the devastating battlefields of Europe during WWII, Awa and Ibrahim are a young couple whose lives are upended by war. Their love story takes a tragic turn when Ibrahim is conscripted and later presumed dead in 1940. Driven by love and hope, Awa embarks on a perilous journey to Paris in January 1942, seeking any trace of Ibrahim. She finds refuge in the Paris city mosque, alongside Jews evading Nazi persecution. However, her quest leads her to Auschwitz, where, in a twist of fate, she miraculously finds Ibrahim alive.
Who directed My Soul Is a Witness?
My Soul Is a Witness was directed by Andrew Dosunmu.
What genre is My Soul Is a Witness?
My Soul Is a Witness is a War, Drama film.
Where was My Soul Is a Witness produced?
My Soul Is a Witness was produced in Nigeria, Senegal.
What are the themes of My Soul Is a Witness?
The themes of My Soul Is a Witness include: The Horror of War and Humanity.