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Mother Unknown

  • Mother Unknown
Genre : Drama
Type : Documentary
Original title : Unknown Mother
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2009
Format : Mid-length
Running time : 49 (in minutes)

In a conservative Muslim society, the birth of a child out of wedlock brings shame and dishonour upon a family.'Mother Unknown' is the brilliantly crafted, moving and gripping story of three unwed couples who struggle to keep their babies and face their families - and society at large - against all the odds.

Dir: Taghreed Elsanhouri
Sudan/2009/Arabic, English dialogue with English subtitles/Colour/DigiBeta/49 mins



Interests: Family, Documentary

2009 | 6th DIFF, Dubai
* Muhr Arabic Documentary
* Middle East Premiere Premiere

2009 | Zanzibar International Film Festival | July 2009
* World Premiere
* Winner: Unicef Child Rights Award

Partners

  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS

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