Sudan's Forgotten Films (2017)
Benjamin and Awad run Sudan's national film archive. The two men, who have worked together for more than 40 years, are devoted to protecting their country's visual memories. Home to some 13,000 films, the archive preserves pivotal moments of Sudan's turbulent history and is one of the largest in Africa. But the archive is in a fragile state. Following years of neglect and poor storage, many film reels are turning to dust in Sudan's unforgiving tropical climate. The two friends are determined to turn it around and embark on a mission to save the old films. Will they succeed in preserving Sudan's visual history for future generations before it's too late?
Director: Suhaib Gasmelbari
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: October 22, 2017
Cinematography: Suhaib Gasmelbari
Editing: André Nier
Production: Basma Films, Film Five
Country: Sudan
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sudan, arab, film archives, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sudan's Forgotten Films about?
- Benjamin and Awad run Sudan's national film archive. The two men, who have worked together for more than 40 years, are devoted to protecting their country's visual memories. Home to some 13,000 films, the archive preserves pivotal moments of Sudan's turbulent history and is one of the largest in Africa. But the archive is in a fragile state. Following years of neglect and poor storage, many film reels are turning to dust in Sudan's unforgiving tropical climate. The two friends are determined to turn it around and embark on a mission to save the old films. Will they succeed in preserving Sudan's visual history for future generations before it's too late?
- Who directed Sudan's Forgotten Films?
- Sudan's Forgotten Films was directed by Suhaib Gasmelbari.
- How long is Sudan's Forgotten Films?
- Sudan's Forgotten Films has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Sudan's Forgotten Films?
- Sudan's Forgotten Films is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sudan's Forgotten Films produced?
- Sudan's Forgotten Films was produced in Sudan.