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Real sharawi

  • Real sharawi
Genre : Social
Type : Documentary
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2004
Format : Short
Running time : 15 (in minutes)

In 1975, Western Sahara was invaded by Morocco and Mauritania. Fleeing, the Saharawi people found refuge in the deserts of Algeria, where over 200 000 are still living in camps. Zrug left for an education in Cuba when he was eight. Returning 16 years later, he discovers life has changed dramatically, and he is now more than determined to fight for freedom and his land back.

Luganda with English subtitles, Video

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