Human Being

Jan 1, 1994

0h 27m

★ 5.4

Overview

Sudanese filmmaker Ibrahim Shaddad provides a dramatic and powerful account of the trials and tribulations of a Sudanese villager in a large alien city. Shot entirely without dialogue, the film's innovative use of sound helps tell the story of a shepherd who leaves his wife and herd to settle in a nearby town. Since its premiere at the Alexandria Film Festival, Human Being (إنسان / Insan) has been shown in a number of festivals in the Middle East and Europe. This film is a prime example of experimental Arab cinema.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

State Corporation for Cinema

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Cast

Mohamed M. Ali

Nasir El Tayeb

Fatin A. Magid

El Rashid Ahmed Issa Umayma

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