THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE

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In a remote village in Somalia, Mamargade, a single father, struggles with the challenges of daily life. His sister Araweelo is looking for a new home with him after her divorce. Cigaal, his son, is sometimes overlooked in the turmoil of this fragile family. Despite having different goals in a complex world, the family finds its own way through love, trust and confidence. With his debut feature THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE, Somali-Austrian screenwriter and director Mo Harawe delivers a powerful story of resilience and hope - and a rare insight into a country that is rarely seen on the big screen.

In a remote village in Somalia, Mamargade, a single father, struggles with the challenges of daily life. His sister Araweelo seeks a new home with him after her divorce. Cigaal, his son, is some- times overlooked amidst the turbulence of this fragile family. De- spite differing goals in a complex world, the family finds its own path through love, trust, and hope. Somali-Austrian screenwriter and director Mo Harawe delivers with his debut film THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE a powerful story of resilience and hope - and a rare glimpse into a country seldom seen on the big screen.

Feature film | Austria, France, Germany, Somalia | 2024 | 133 min | OVD | Director: Mo Harawe | FSK: 12
Movie | Austria, France, Germany, Somalia | 2024 | 133 min | SGN | Director: Mo Harawe | VSR: 12