Cinema Dadaab

Cinema Dadaab (2018)

September 21st, 20180h 58min

Documentary
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Overview

In one of the world's largest and oldest refugee camps, Dadaab, the inhabitans survive by watching films and dreaming. The refugees cannot leave the camp, but they let their minds escape the harsh reality: by going to the simple cinema hall run by Abdikafi Mohamed, the film's protagonist.


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