Dakhla: Cinema and Oblivion

Dakhla: Cinema and Oblivion

15 mins | Documentary | Oct. 19, 2020

The rocky desert in southwestern Algeria is the temporary home of about 150,000 refugees from Western Sahara. Goats grazing or the opening of a beauty salon are among the many scenes of everyday life of people who are eagerly awaiting the beginning of the film festival. The observational documentary captures the unwavering love of film in a place that the world has forgotten.

Dakhla: Cinema and Oblivion

15 mins | Documentary | Oct. 19, 2020

Dakhla: Cinema and Oblivion
The rocky desert in southwestern Algeria is the temporary home of about 150,000 refugees from Western Sahara. Goats grazing or the opening of a beauty salon are among the many scenes of everyday life of people who are eagerly awaiting the beginning of the film festival. The observational documentary captures the unwavering love of film in a place that the world has forgotten.
Producers La Esgueva Films
Original title Dajla: Cine y olvido
Directors Arturo Dueñas
Writers Arturo Dueñas

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