On Saturday 7 February, join us for the screening of two award-winning previous works by filmmakers selected for the first edition of the Displacement Film Fund.
12.00 – 13.30: Wolf and Sheep (IFFR 2017) by Shahrbanoo Sadat Old traditions, customs and stories live on in a small shepherd community in the mountains of Afghanistan. The experiences of the village children – their friendships and enmities, work and play – expose the relations within the community. An honest, loving portrait with a hint of mysticism.
13.45 – 16.00: The Village Next to Paradise (2024) by Mo Harawe A newly formed family confronts challenges while pursuing individual goals and facing the intricacies of modern life, relying on love, trust, and resilience to guide them.
Film details
Countries of production
Austria, France, Germany, Somalia
Year
2024
Festival edition
IFFR 2026
Length
132'
Medium/Format
Digital
Language
Somali
Premiere status
No premiere
Principal cast
Ahmed Ali Farah, Ahmed Mohamud Saleban, Anab Ahmed Ibrahim
Director
Mo Harawe
Producer
Oliver Neumann, Sabine Moser, Jean-Christophe Reymond, Nicole Gerhards, Mo Harawe
Screenplay
Mo Harawe
Cinematography
Mostafa El Kashef
Editing
Joana Scrinzi
Production design
Nuur Abdulkadir
Sound design
Anne Gibourg, Guadalupe Cassius, Christophe Vingtrinier, Willis Abuto
Production company
FreibeuterFilm, Kazak Productions, NiKo Film, Maanmaal ACC
Sales / World rights holder
Totem Films
Distributor NL / Benelux rights holder
MOOOV Film Distribution The Netherlands
Shows of "Previous films by DFF filmmakers: The Village Next to Paradise"