When Harmattan Blows
Gdy powieje harmattan
Synopsis
Barbara is 25 and lives in Accra, the capital of Ghana. As an eight-year-old girl, she shared the fate of thousands of Ghanaian children who were put to slave labour by their own parents. For years Barbara functioned in a world full of abuse, violence and fear but she survived. Although full of anger, she has been supporting her parents and pays for the family, but their expectations keep rising. One day, together with her eldest brother, Kweku, she returns to her hometown to solve some family problems. Before that can happen, Barbara has to finally confront her parents.
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When Harmattan Blows - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-27
Release History & Theatrical Window
One World Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edyta Wróblewska
- Screenplay & Story
- Edyta Wróblewska
- Original Score
- Olgierd Dokalski, Paweł Bartnik
- Original Title
- Gdy powieje harmattan
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Twi
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- CANAL+ Polska, Pinot Films, MX35, Fundacja Filmowa im. Władysława Ślesickiego, SK Film Studio, Omenaa Foundation, Omi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edyta Wróblewska
Edyta Wróblewska
Olgierd Dokalski, Paweł Bartnik
Marcin Sauter, Piotr Bernaś
Anna Garncarczyk, Katarzyna Orzechowska
Edyta Wróblewska
Department Leadership Roster
Edyta Wróblewska
Director
Edyta Wróblewska
Producer
Anna Garncarczyk
Editor
Marcin Sauter
Director of Photography
Piotr Bernaś
Director of Photography
Olgierd Dokalski
Original Music Composer
Paweł Bartnik
Original Music Composer
Katarzyna Orzechowska
Editor
Edyta Wróblewska
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Harmattan Blows
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What is When Harmattan Blows about?
Barbara is 25 and lives in Accra, the capital of Ghana. As an eight-year-old girl, she shared the fate of thousands of Ghanaian children who were put to slave labour by their own parents. For years Barbara functioned in a world full of abuse, violence and fear but she survived. Although full of anger, she has been supporting her parents and pays for the family, but their expectations keep rising. One day, together with her eldest brother, Kweku, she returns to her hometown to solve some family problems. Before that can happen, Barbara has to finally confront her parents.
Who directed When Harmattan Blows?
When Harmattan Blows was directed by Edyta Wróblewska.
Who stars in When Harmattan Blows?
The principal cast of When Harmattan Blows includes Not specified.
When was When Harmattan Blows released and how long is it?
When Harmattan Blows was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for When Harmattan Blows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Harmattan Blows was composed by Olgierd Dokalski, Paweł Bartnik.