Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis (1993)

Takes place in the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria against the historical backdrop of Spanish colonialism and the Moroccan invasion of the Western Sahara. The Saharawi women, who make up 80% of the adult refugee population, provide a powerful voice as they reveal how they came to assume primary responsibility for the survival of the remains of their families and in turn the entire refugee population.

Director: Danielle Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
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Screenplay

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

refugee camp, sahara desert, documentary short

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis about?
Takes place in the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria against the historical backdrop of Spanish colonialism and the Moroccan invasion of the Western Sahara. The Saharawi women, who make up 80% of the adult refugee population, provide a powerful voice as they reveal how they came to assume primary responsibility for the survival of the remains of their families and in turn the entire refugee population.
Who directed Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis?
Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis was directed by Danielle Smith.
How long is Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis?
Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
What genre is Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis?
Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis is a Documentary film.
Where was Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis produced?
Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis was produced in United States of America.