The Village Next to Paradise Movie Details:
| Country | Austria, France, Somalia |
| Language | Somali |
| Genre | Drama |
| Release date | 21 May 2024 (Cannes) |
| Running time | 2hr 12min |
| Starring | Ahmed Ali Farah Anab Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed Mohamud Saleban |
| Directed by | Mo Harawe |
| Written by | Mo Harawe |
| Story by | Mo Harawe |
| Produced by | Sabine Moser Oliver Neumann |
| Cinematography by | Mostafa El Kashef |
| Edited by | Joana Scrinzi |
| Production Company | FreibeuterFilm Kazak Productions NiKo Film Maanmaal ACC |
The Village Next to Paradise Movie Cast & Characters:
- Ahmed Ali Farah as Mamamrgrade
- Anab Ahmed Ibrahim as Araweelo
- Ahmed Mohamud Saleban as Cigaal
Storyline:
A newly formed family confronts challenges while pursuing individual goals and facing the intricacies of modern life, relying on love, trust, and resilience to guide them.
About The Village Next to Paradise Movie:
The Village Next to Paradise is a drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut. Starring Ahmed Ali Farah, Ahmed Mohamud Saleban, and Anab Ahmed Ibrahim as a family in turmoil, The Village Next to Paradise was the first Somali film featured in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival.
The film was shot in Somalia with a principal cast of first-time actors.
The Village Next to Paradise premiered on May 21, 2024, in the Un Certain Regard portion of the Cannes Film Festival, where it was eligible for the Camera d’Or award.
