Human Being

Human Being

Human Being

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Human Being

1994

0h 27m

5.5(7 votes)

Drama

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.

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4 featured cast members

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Mohamed M. Ali

Nasir El Tayeb

Fatin A. Magid

El Rashid Ahmed Issa Umayma

Creative team

Directed by: Ibrahim Shaddad
Written by: Ibrahim Shaddad
Ahmed Gabbany

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