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
Afghanistan, Denmark, Sweden, France
Year
2016
Festival edition
IFFR 2026
Length
86'
Medium/Format
Digital
Language
Hazaragi
Premiere status
No premiere
Principal cast
Sediqa Rasuli, Qodratollah Qadiri, Amina Musavi, Sahar Karimi, Masuma Hussaini, Mohammad Amin, Qorban Ali
Director
Shahrbanoo Sadat
Producer
Katja Adomeit, Madeleine Ekman, Xavier Rocher
Screenplay
Shahrbanoo Sadat
Cinematography
Virginie Surdej
Editing
Pauline Archange, Alexandra Strauss
Sound design
Thomas Jaeger
Production company
Adomeit Film, Zentropa International Sweden, La Fabrica Nocturna Cinéma
Sales / World rights holder
Alpha Violet
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