Fifty years of exile have not stopped a group of young filmmakers from creating a film school in the Sahara Desert's refugee camps.
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Fifty years of exile have not stopped a group of young filmmakers from creating a film school in the Sahara Desert's refugee camps.
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In the Sahrawi refugee camps of the Algerian desert, a film school operates amid extreme scarcity. For nearly 50 years, the Sahrawi people have lived in exile, yet a group of young filmmakers strives to document their experiences and culture. They create films that reflect their struggles and aspirations, pushing back against the silence imposed by their circumstances. As global attention wanes, these filmmakers work to ensure their stories are not forgotten.
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Why Watch
- Meet young Sahrawi filmmakers in refugee camps.
- Find out how they use film to preserve their culture.
- See the impact of scarcity on creative expression.
Did You Know
- The Sahrawi people have been in exile for almost 50 years.
- The film school is located in the driest desert on the African continent.
- The documentary has a runtime of 66 minutes.
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What is the duration of the documentary Salam?
The duration of Salam is 66 minutes.
Where do the Sahrawi people live in exile?
The Sahrawi people have lived in exile in the driest desert of the African continent.
What type of school exists in the Sahrawi refugee camps?
There is a film school in the Sahrawi refugee camps.
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