Guled and Nasra are a loving couple, living in the outskirts of Djibouti city with their teenage son Mahad. However, they are facing difficult times: Nasra urgently needs an expensive operation to treat chronic kidney disease. Guled is already working hard as a gravedigger to make ends meet: how will they find the money to save Nasra and keep the family together? A tender tribute to the power of family, movingly depicting resilience in the face of adversity.
Starring Omar Abdi, Yasmin Warsame, Kadar Abdoul-Aziz Ibrahim
Dir. Khader Ayderus Ahmed | 2021 | Finland / Germany / France / Somalia / Qatar
AWARDS & FESTIVALS
African Movie Academy Awards: Winner, Best Actor, Best Film; Nominee, Best Director
Cannes Film Fest: Nominee, Critics’ Week Grand Prize, Golden Camera
Luxor African Film Fest: Winner, FIPRESCI Prize, Jury Prize
Somalian submission for Best International Film at 2023 Academy Awards
Venue Details
Hull Truck Theatre is a pioneering theatre with a unique Northern Voice, locally rooted, global in outlook, inspiring artists, audiences and communities to reach their greatest potential. We're committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all our communities to enjoy and feel valued. Cafe Bar run by award winning street food caterers, Shoot the Bull, is open 10am - 5pm (later on performance nights) on a Wed & Sat. And from 2hrs prior to a matinee or evening show on other days. Vegan options available. - Free WiFi - Accessible and Stoma Friendly toilets - Childrens reading corner and play area - Breast Feeding Friendly venue and part of the Hull Milk Trail - Dementia Friends - TIC (Tourette's Inclusion in the Community) Friendly Some of the Hull Truck Theatre team are also qualified in Level 1 or 2 British Sign Language.
Facilities
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
Blue-Badge Parking
Changing Places Toilet
Hearing Loop
Onsite Cafe
Wheelchair Access
