Set in an Algerian animal market, this 25-minute film examines goats and camels while addressing themes of displacement and exploitation in the Sahara.
Synopsis
Set in an Algerian animal market, this 25-minute film examines goats and camels while addressing themes of displacement and exploitation in the Sahara.
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Synopsis
An animal market in Algeria serves as the setting for a sensory ethnography. Goats and camels, important to local culture, fill the makeshift space. As the film progresses, the location shifts deeper into the desert, revealing a zone of sacrifice. The narrative addresses themes of displacement, confinement, and exploitation. The context includes the sahrawi refugee camps, linking the local market to broader geopolitical issues. Shot in 2018, the documentary runs for 25 minutes.
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Why Watch
- See the sensory experience of an Algerian animal market.
- Find out about the geopolitical secrets of the desert.
- Meet the sahrawi refugees and their stories.
Did You Know
- The film is set in Algeria's animal market.
- It features goats and camels, the oldest companions of Arab men.
- The film's duration is 25 minutes.
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What animals are featured in the animal market in Algeria?
The film features goats and camels, which are described as the oldest companions of Arab men.
What is the duration of the documentary 'In the Devil's Garden'?
The documentary has a duration of 25 minutes.
What themes are addressed in the documentary?
The documentary addresses themes of displacement, confinement, and exploitation in a geopolitical context.
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