Running home (2019)
A story of belonging. For a free Western Sahara.
Inma (24) is determined to win a marathon in the Sahara Desert. But her motives run deeper than the physical challenge. A few months ago, she came across adoption papers that revealed the birthplace of her biological mother: Laayoune, Western Sahara. Having never heard of the country, she decides to train for an international marathon that takes place in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Northern Africa. It is the perfect opportunity for her to learn about a history she never faced growing up in Spain.
Director: Michelle-Andrea Girouard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Country: Canada
Language: العربية, Català, English, Português, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
identity, marathon, sahrawi diaspora
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Running home about?
- Inma (24) is determined to win a marathon in the Sahara Desert. But her motives run deeper than the physical challenge. A few months ago, she came across adoption papers that revealed the birthplace of her biological mother: Laayoune, Western Sahara. Having never heard of the country, she decides to train for an international marathon that takes place in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Northern Africa. It is the perfect opportunity for her to learn about a history she never faced growing up in Spain.
- Who directed Running home?
- Running home was directed by Michelle-Andrea Girouard.
- How long is Running home?
- Running home has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Running home?
- Running home is a Documentary film.
- Where was Running home produced?
- Running home was produced in Canada.