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202093 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Climate Migration

Tenere

202093 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

A truck resembling Noah's ark carries migrants across the Sahara Desert from Agadez, Niger, to Libya and Europe, facing extreme physical challenges.

Climate Migration

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Hasan Söylemez

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A truck resembling Noah's ark carries migrants across the Sahara Desert from Agadez, Niger, to Libya and Europe, facing extreme physical challenges.

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Hasan Söylemezdirector

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Bachir and his companions travel from Agadez, Niger, toward Libya and Europe. They ride in a truck across the Sahara Desert. The group faces severe thirst and extreme weather conditions during the trip. Migrants experience physical challenges and emotional stress as they seek a better life. The documentary captures their struggles and the risks of migration. Directed by Hasan Söylemez, Tenere runs for 93 minutes and is in Hausa.

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