I Am Slave (2010)
Only hope can set you free
Based on the real-life experiences of Mende Nazer, the story unfolds as twelve-year-old Malia, daughter of champion wrestler Bah, is abducted from her Sudanese village in the Nubar Mountains by pro-government Arab militia and sold into slavery to a woman in Khartoum, who beats her for touching her daughter. After six years she is sent to London, where her name is changed, but her miserable life of servitude continues. Her passport is taken and she is told that her father will die if she goes to the authorities. Fortunately she meets a sympathetic person who seems to offer her the hope of escape and reunion with Bah ,back in Sudan. For all the film's optimism an end title states that there are around 5,000 'slave' workers currently in Britain.
Cast
- Wunmi Mosaku - Malia
- Isaach de Bankolé - Bah
- Lubna Azabal - Haleema
- Nyokabi Gethaiga - Hana
- Igal Naor - Said
- Nasser Memarzia - Ibrahim
- Sirine Saba - Nanny
- Farzana Dua Elahe - Arab Shop Assistant
- Hiam Abbass - Laila
- Nonso Anozie - Musa
Screenplay
- Jeremy Brock (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am Slave about?
- Based on the real-life experiences of Mende Nazer, the story unfolds as twelve-year-old Malia, daughter of champion wrestler Bah, is abducted from her Sudanese village in the Nubar Mountains by pro-government Arab militia and sold into slavery to a woman in Khartoum, who beats her for touching her daughter. After six years she is sent to London, where her name is changed, but her miserable life of servitude continues. Her passport is taken and she is told that her father will die if she goes to the authorities. Fortunately she meets a sympathetic person who seems to offer her the hope of escape and reunion with Bah ,back in Sudan. For all the film's optimism an end title states that there are around 5,000 'slave' workers currently in Britain.
- Who directed I Am Slave?
- I Am Slave was directed by Gabriel Range.
- Who stars in I Am Slave?
- I Am Slave stars Wunmi Mosaku, Isaach de Bankolé, Lubna Azabal, Nyokabi Gethaiga, Igal Naor, Nasser Memarzia.
- How long is I Am Slave?
- I Am Slave has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is I Am Slave?
- I Am Slave is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was I Am Slave produced?
- I Am Slave was produced in Kenya, United Kingdom.