Sudan's Forgotten Films
Originally released in 2017. Sudan's Forgotten Films is a documentary film. directed by Suhaib Gasmelbari. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Benjamin and Awad run Sudan's national film archive. The two men, who have worked together for more than 40 years, are devoted to protecting their country's visual memories. Home to some 13,000 films, the archive preserves pivotal moments of Sudan's turbulent history and is one of the largest in Africa. But the archive is in a fragile state. Following years of neglect and poor storage, many film reels are turning to dust in Sudan's unforgiving tropical climate. The two friends are determined to turn it around and embark on a mission to save the old films. Will they succeed in preserving Sudan's visual history for future generations before it's too late?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Sudan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Basma Films
- Film Five
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sudan's Forgotten Films about?
Benjamin and Awad run Sudan's national film archive. The two men, who have worked together for more than 40 years, are devoted to protecting their country's visual memories. Home to some 13,000 fil...
Who directed Sudan's Forgotten Films?
Sudan's Forgotten Films was directed by Suhaib Gasmelbari.
How long is Sudan's Forgotten Films?
Sudan's Forgotten Films has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Sudan's Forgotten Films released?
Sudan's Forgotten Films was released on October 22, 2017 in theaters.