The Parching Winds of Somalia (1984)
• January 1st, 1984 • 0h 30min
Documentary
Overview
The film provides a close look at how the nomadic inhabitants of Somalia have withstood the ravages of a harsh desert environment and the encroachment of European imperial forces by synthesizing knowledge of the past, Muslim practices, and skillful livestock management in a successful fusion of traditional values with modern techniques.
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