A Haunting History (2016)

Torn by the war of South Sudan

Haunted by his violent past, the ambitious lawyer Anuol returns to his homeland, South Sudan, committed to serve his country and hold accountable those who are responsible. But his quest, led by the rules of law, hits a wall when he is confronted with his countrymen’s reluctance to reconcile with history.

Director: Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jeroen Goeijers
Cinematography: Rogier Timmermans
Editing: Paul de Heer
Production: Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), IFProductions, DR
Country: Denmark, Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: nl

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash

Keywords

politics, lawyer, woman director, human interest, south sudan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Haunting History about?
Haunted by his violent past, the ambitious lawyer Anuol returns to his homeland, South Sudan, committed to serve his country and hold accountable those who are responsible. But his quest, led by the rules of law, hits a wall when he is confronted with his countrymen’s reluctance to reconcile with history.
Who directed A Haunting History?
A Haunting History was directed by Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen.
Who stars in A Haunting History?
A Haunting History stars Anuol Deng.
How long is A Haunting History?
A Haunting History has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is A Haunting History?
A Haunting History is a Documentary, History film.
Where was A Haunting History produced?
A Haunting History was produced in Denmark, Netherlands.
What are the themes of A Haunting History?
The themes of A Haunting History include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.