Band of Exile
Synopsis
Here in Toronto, four young Somali refugees are finishing high school. What did they bring with them? What did they find in Canada? Their testimonies, about us and about themselves, interspersed with newsreel footage and sequences of a theatrical creation in which they put all their soul, make them immediately endearing and overturn many prejudices held against refugees. A film that makes you want to get to know them better.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Bisaillon
- Original Score
- Philippe Lapointe
- Original Title
- Band of Exile
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Bisaillon
Philippe Lapointe
Alan Collins
Alan Collins
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Bisaillon
Director
Alan Collins
Producer
Alan Collins
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Band of Exile
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What is Band of Exile about?
Here in Toronto, four young Somali refugees are finishing high school. What did they bring with them? What did they find in Canada? Their testimonies, about us and about themselves, interspersed with newsreel footage and sequences of a theatrical creation in which they put all their soul, make them immediately endearing and overturn many prejudices held against refugees. A film that makes you want to get to know them better.
Who directed Band of Exile?
Band of Exile was directed by Yves Bisaillon.
Who stars in Band of Exile?
The principal cast of Band of Exile includes Fuaad Kaamil, Ifrah Hashi, Faiza Ismail, Yusuf Ibrahim, Gilles Vigneault.
When was Band of Exile released and how long is it?
Band of Exile was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Band of Exile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Band of Exile was composed by Philippe Lapointe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Band of Exile?
Band of Exile holds official age classifications: CA: E.