The whisper of the sand (2008)
Awserd refugee camp, Tindouf. Fatma has not seen her brother for 30 years, since they parted after the Moroccan invasion of Western Sahara. Now he is coming on a United Nations flight to stay for a few days. While Fatma and her family prepare for the visit, they describe their life in the worst corner of the Algerian desert. Meanwhile, human rights activists in the Sahara itself are persecuted by the Moroccan authorities. Leading figures and specialists in the subject set out their theories for securing a fair solution to this conflict, which has already continued for too long.
Director: Jesus Prieto, Daniel Iriarte
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: May 23, 2008
Production: Atila Films
Country: Spain
Language: العربية, Français, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
politics, sahrawi refugee camps, occupied territories
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The whisper of the sand about?
- Awserd refugee camp, Tindouf. Fatma has not seen her brother for 30 years, since they parted after the Moroccan invasion of Western Sahara. Now he is coming on a United Nations flight to stay for a few days. While Fatma and her family prepare for the visit, they describe their life in the worst corner of the Algerian desert. Meanwhile, human rights activists in the Sahara itself are persecuted by the Moroccan authorities. Leading figures and specialists in the subject set out their theories for securing a fair solution to this conflict, which has already continued for too long.
- Who directed The whisper of the sand?
- The whisper of the sand was directed by Jesus Prieto, Daniel Iriarte.
- How long is The whisper of the sand?
- The whisper of the sand has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The whisper of the sand?
- The whisper of the sand is a Documentary film.
- Where was The whisper of the sand produced?
- The whisper of the sand was produced in Spain.