The Village Next to Paradise
Synopsis
In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Love, trust and resilience will power them through their life paths.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-16
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Viennale Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 2, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mo Harawe
- Screenplay & Story
- Mo Harawe
- Original Title
- The Village Next to Paradise
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria, France, Somalia
- Spoken Languages
- Somali
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- FreibeuterFilm, Maanmaal ACC, NiKo Film, Kazak Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mo Harawe
Mo Harawe
Mostafa El Kashef
Joana Scrinzi
Oliver Neumann, Sabine Moser, Nuh Musse Berjeeb, Abdimalik Yusuf, Ahmed Farah
Department Leadership Roster
Mo Harawe
Director
Oliver Neumann
Producer
Sabine Moser
Producer
Mo Harawe
Screenplay
Mostafa El Kashef
Director of Photography
Sarah Ismail
Costume Design
Joana Scrinzi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Drug Consumption • Threat
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Village Next to Paradise
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What is The Village Next to Paradise about?
In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Love, trust and resilience will power them through their life paths.
Who directed The Village Next to Paradise?
The Village Next to Paradise was directed by Mo Harawe.
Who stars in The Village Next to Paradise?
The principal cast of The Village Next to Paradise includes Ahmed Ali Farah, Anab Ahmed Ibrahim, Ahmed Mohamoud Salleban, Axmed Cabdillahi Ducaale, Maxamed Xaaji Cabdi Faarax.
When was The Village Next to Paradise released and how long is it?
The Village Next to Paradise was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Village Next to Paradise?
The Village Next to Paradise holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.