A Day in Smara (2010)

The documentary tells the story of one day in Smara, a refugee camp in the south of Algeria. A handmade symbolic toke takes us through the lives of six characters and the reality of the situation in Sahara: The past, present and future of a population without land who want that their words will be heard by the world.

Director: Fany de la Chica
Genre: History, Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 24 min
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Screenplay

Country: Spain
Language: العربية
Original Language: en

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash, Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Urban Gentrification and Street Clash, Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith

Keywords

refugee, sahara desert, conflict, woman director, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Day in Smara about?
The documentary tells the story of one day in Smara, a refugee camp in the south of Algeria. A handmade symbolic toke takes us through the lives of six characters and the reality of the situation in Sahara: The past, present and future of a population without land who want that their words will be heard by the world.
Who directed A Day in Smara?
A Day in Smara was directed by Fany de la Chica.
How long is A Day in Smara?
A Day in Smara has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is A Day in Smara?
A Day in Smara is a History, Documentary, Drama film.
Where was A Day in Smara produced?
A Day in Smara was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of A Day in Smara?
The themes of A Day in Smara include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash, Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Urban Gentrification and Street Clash, Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith.