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Lost Land examines the Western Sahara, a region divided by a 2,400-kilometer wall built by the Moroccan army. The film presents the lives of the Sahrawi people, who are caught between Moroccan occupation and the control of the Polisario Front, the Sahrawi National Liberation Movement. The documentary captures their experiences of flight, exile, and the ongoing struggle for freedom.
The aesthetic presentation combines sonorous landscapes with black-and-white portraits, reflecting the nomadic poetics of the Sahrawi people. The film portrays their existence marked by interminable waiting and persecution, creating a visual and auditory experience that emphasizes their entrapment in the dreams of others.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of the Moroccan wall on Sahrawi lives.
- •Meet the Sahrawi people and their struggle for freedom.
- •Find out about the Polisario Front's role in the region.
Did You Know
•The wall in Western Sahara is 2,400 kilometers long.
•The film features narratives from the Sahrawi people affected by Moroccan occupation.
•Lost Land was directed by Pierre-Yves Vandeweerd in 2016.
Perfect For
Western Sahara politicsSahrawi refugee issuesDocumentary film enthusiasts