Last Hijack (2014)

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Documentary that follows the lives of two pirates and their community on the Somali coastline; what are the incentives of the pirates, why did they become pirates, how did they grow up in a country with political chaos, war and extreme poverty? The narrative structure is built around two interweaving story-lines; one depicting the "present", the daily lives of the pirates and their community, and the second in the "past", revealing through epic animation, the unfolding of a recent hijacking.

Director: Tommy Pallotta, Femke Wolting
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 83 min
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Screenplay

Production: Submarine, Razor Film Produktion, Savage Film, Still Films, ZDF, Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON)
Country: Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands
Language: English, Somali
Box Office: $2,113
Original Language: nl

Keywords

pirate, woman director

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More Films by Director: Tommy Pallotta, Femke Wolting
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Last Hijack about?
Documentary that follows the lives of two pirates and their community on the Somali coastline; what are the incentives of the pirates, why did they become pirates, how did they grow up in a country with political chaos, war and extreme poverty? The narrative structure is built around two interweaving story-lines; one depicting the "present", the daily lives of the pirates and their community, and the second in the "past", revealing through epic animation, the unfolding of a recent hijacking.
Who directed Last Hijack?
Last Hijack was directed by Tommy Pallotta, Femke Wolting.
How long is Last Hijack?
Last Hijack has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Last Hijack?
Last Hijack is a Documentary, Animation film.
How much did Last Hijack gross?
Last Hijack grossed $2,113 worldwide.
Where was Last Hijack produced?
Last Hijack was produced in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands.