Ali & the Ball (2008)
A story about life behind razor wire, told through the eyes of a child
8-year-old Ali lives in a refugee detention centre with his mother and little sister Fatima. When his mother's precious knitting needles are confiscated, Ali is forced to take action. Desperate to save his family, he hatches a plan using a ball and the help of a girl on the other side of the razor-wire fence.
Director: Alex Holmes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 13, 2008
Cast
- Camilla Ah Kin - Mother
- Ali Soummaka - Ali
- Luci Hughes - Girl Through Fence
- Rayan El-Saghir - Fatima
Screenplay
Music: Nick Wales
Cinematography: Geoffrey Simpson
Editing: Simon Njoo
Production: Panckhurst Productions
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
Keywords
refugee, detention, pov (point of view), kids
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ali & the Ball about?
- 8-year-old Ali lives in a refugee detention centre with his mother and little sister Fatima. When his mother's precious knitting needles are confiscated, Ali is forced to take action. Desperate to save his family, he hatches a plan using a ball and the help of a girl on the other side of the razor-wire fence.
- Who directed Ali & the Ball?
- Ali & the Ball was directed by Alex Holmes.
- Who stars in Ali & the Ball?
- Ali & the Ball stars Camilla Ah Kin, Ali Soummaka, Luci Hughes, Rayan El-Saghir.
- How long is Ali & the Ball?
- Ali & the Ball has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Ali & the Ball?
- Ali & the Ball is a Drama film.
- Where was Ali & the Ball produced?
- Ali & the Ball was produced in Australia.