White Shadow (2013)
Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 to 2010, more than 200 witch-doctor inspired murders occurred. As a local saying goes: “Albinos do not die, they just disappear.” This is the story of Alias, an albino boy on the run. After his father’s murder, his mother sends him to the city. His uncle Kosmos, a truck driver, takes care of him. Alias learns fast in the city, selling sunglasses, DVDs and cellphones, it will not take long before the boy experiences at first hand the difficulties of life and of being different.
Director: Noaz Deshe
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: September 2, 2013
Cast
- Hamisi Bazili - Alias
- James Gayo - Kosmos
- Glory Mbaywayu - Antoinette
- Salum Abdallah - Salum
- James P. Salala - Adin
- Smith Kimaro
Screenplay
Music: Noaz Deshe, James Masson
Editing: Xavier Box, Noaz Deshe
Production: Phantasma Films
Country: Italy, Germany, Tanzania
Language: English, Kiswahili
Original Language: sw
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is White Shadow about?
- Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 to 2010, more than 200 witch-doctor inspired murders occurred. As a local saying goes: “Albinos do not die, they just disappear.” This is the story of Alias, an albino boy on the run. After his father’s murder, his mother sends him to the city. His uncle Kosmos, a truck driver, takes care of him. Alias learns fast in the city, selling sunglasses, DVDs and cellphones, it will not take long before the boy experiences at first hand the difficulties of life and of being different.
- Who directed White Shadow?
- White Shadow was directed by Noaz Deshe.
- Who stars in White Shadow?
- White Shadow stars Hamisi Bazili, James Gayo, Glory Mbaywayu, Salum Abdallah, James P. Salala, Smith Kimaro.
- How long is White Shadow?
- White Shadow has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is White Shadow?
- White Shadow is a Drama film.
- Where was White Shadow produced?
- White Shadow was produced in Italy, Germany, Tanzania.