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Cinema Dadaab

6.0201858mMovieDocumentary

In one of the world's largest and oldest refugee camps, Dadaab, the inhabitans survive by watching films and dreaming. The refugees cannot leave the camp, but they let their minds escape the harsh reality: by going to the simple cinema hall run by Abdikafi Mohamed, the film's protagonist.

DirectorKati Juurus
ProducerAri Lehikoinen

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Cast · Directed by Kati Juurus

AI
Abdikafi Mohamed Ibrahim
Protagonist / himself
ON
Osman Mohamed Noor
Himself
DA
Dainab Hassan Ahmed
Herself
SH
Sidow Ali Hassan
Himself

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