When Harmattan Blows (2025)

When Harmattan Blows (2025) poster

Barbara is 25 and lives in Accra, the capital of Ghana. As an eight-year-old girl, she shared the fate of thousands of Ghanaian children who were put to slave labour by their own parents. For years Barbara functioned in a world full of abuse, violence and fear but she survived. Although full of anger, she has been supporting her parents and pays for the family, but their expectations keep rising. One day, together with her eldest brother, Kweku, she returns to her hometown to solve some family problems. Before that can happen, Barbara has to finally confront her parents.

Director: Edyta Wróblewska
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Screenplay

Music: Paweł Bartnik, Olgierd Dokalski
Cinematography: Marcin Sauter, Piotr Bernaś
Editing: Anna Garncarczyk, Katarzyna Orzechowska
Production: Canal+ Polska, Pinot Films, MX35, Fundacja Filmowa im. Władysława Ślesickiego, SK Film Studio, Omenaa Foundation, Omi Productions
Country: Poland
Language: English, Polski
Original Language: pl

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More Films by Director: Edyta Wróblewska
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Harmattan Blows about?
Barbara is 25 and lives in Accra, the capital of Ghana. As an eight-year-old girl, she shared the fate of thousands of Ghanaian children who were put to slave labour by their own parents. For years Barbara functioned in a world full of abuse, violence and fear but she survived. Although full of anger, she has been supporting her parents and pays for the family, but their expectations keep rising. One day, together with her eldest brother, Kweku, she returns to her hometown to solve some family problems. Before that can happen, Barbara has to finally confront her parents.
Who directed When Harmattan Blows?
When Harmattan Blows was directed by Edyta Wróblewska.
How long is When Harmattan Blows?
When Harmattan Blows has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is When Harmattan Blows?
When Harmattan Blows is a Documentary film.
Where was When Harmattan Blows produced?
When Harmattan Blows was produced in Poland.