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The film 'Salam' focuses on the Sahrawi people who have lived in exile for nearly 50 years in the harsh environment of the African desert. It centers around a film school located in the Sahrawi refugee camps, where young filmmakers strive to document their culture and history despite the scarcity of resources like water.
Through the lens of these young filmmakers, the film presents their efforts to combat the oblivion that threatens their identity and stories. The narrative emphasizes the importance of storytelling and film as tools for preserving their heritage in a challenging environment.
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.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsHuman rights advocatesFilm students