Samia
Synopsis
Samia Yusuf Omar is just 9 years old when she discovers her special talent: she is faster than all the other boys and girls. With her friend Ali, who is the same age, she has the goal to earn real money with running and become famous. The children make a pact: Ali becomes Samia's coach. With his help, Samia is to become a real champion. But the ongoing civil war makes life in Mogadishu increasingly difficult...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasemin Samdereli
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Catozzella
- Original Score
- Rodrigo D'Erasmo
- Original Title
- Samia
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Somali
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Neue Bioskop Film, Indyca, RAI, Tarantula, BiM Produzione, Momento Film, VOO, BeTV, Shelter Prod, Film i Väst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasemin Samdereli
Giuseppe Catozzella, Yasemin Samdereli, Nesrin Samdereli
Rodrigo D'Erasmo
Florian Berutti
Mechthild Barth
Anja-Karina Richter, Dietmar Güntsche, Simone Catania, Michele Fornasero, Francesca Portalupi
Department Leadership Roster
Yasemin Samdereli
Director
Yasemin Samdereli
Writer
Nesrin Samdereli
Writer
Anja-Karina Richter
Producer
Dietmar Güntsche
Producer
Simone Catania
Producer
Florian Berutti
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Catozzella
Screenplay
Mechthild Barth
Editor
Rodrigo D'Erasmo
Original Music Composer
Sophie Oprisano
Costume Design
Michele Fornasero
Producer
Francesca Portalupi
Producer
Martin Rohé
Producer
Joseph Rouschop
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat • Injury
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samia
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What is Samia about?
Samia Yusuf Omar is just 9 years old when she discovers her special talent: she is faster than all the other boys and girls. With her friend Ali, who is the same age, she has the goal to earn real money with running and become famous. The children make a pact: Ali becomes Samia's coach. With his help, Samia is to become a real champion. But the ongoing civil war makes life in Mogadishu increasingly difficult...
Who directed Samia?
Samia was directed by Yasemin Samdereli.
Who stars in Samia?
The principal cast of Samia includes Ilham Mohamed Osman, Elmi Rashid Elmi, Fatah Ghedi, Fathia Mohamed Absie, Riyan Roble.
When was Samia released and how long is it?
Samia was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Samia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samia was composed by Rodrigo D'Erasmo.
Is Samia based on a book or true story?
Samia is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Giuseppe Catozzella".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samia?
Samia holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).