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200650 minGdocumentary

Kalala

200650 minGdocumentary

A filmmaker returns to Chad to investigate the death of his friend Hissein Djibrine, known as 'Kalala', who died of AIDS in 2003.

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Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

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A filmmaker returns to Chad to investigate the death of his friend Hissein Djibrine, known as 'Kalala', who died of AIDS in 2003.

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Mahamat-Saleh Haroun returns to Chad to confront the death of his friend, Hissein Djibrine, known as 'Kalala.' Kalala died from AIDS in 2003. Haroun uses this documentary to investigate the circumstances surrounding his friend's illness and death. The film seeks to honor Kalala's memory. It runs for 50 minutes and was released in 2006.

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