Barni
Synopsis
In a quaint Somali village where herding families coexist, an event disrupts the peace and 9-year-old Barni gets lost after a celebratory wedding, leaving the community in distress. Despite the exhaustive efforts of the village, Barni can’t be found, leaving her older sister Amina and her friends Hirsi and Geedi to set out on a journey to the city to locate her.
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Barni (2024) Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2026-04-08
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Locarno Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammed Sheikh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammed Sheikh
- Original Title
- Barni
- Country of Origin
- Somalia, United States of America, Djibouti
- Spoken Languages
- Somali
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Aleel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammed Sheikh
Mohammed Sheikh
Abdirahman Fiili
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammed Sheikh
Director
Mohammed Sheikh
Writer
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What is Barni about?
In a quaint Somali village where herding families coexist, an event disrupts the peace and 9-year-old Barni gets lost after a celebratory wedding, leaving the community in distress. Despite the exhaustive efforts of the village, Barni can’t be found, leaving her older sister Amina and her friends Hirsi and Geedi to set out on a journey to the city to locate her.
Who directed Barni?
Barni was directed by Mohammed Sheikh.
Who stars in Barni?
The principal cast of Barni includes Salma Ahmed, Hamza Mohamoud, Fouad Hassan, Mouse Bille, Shukri Cige.
When was Barni released and how long is it?
Barni was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.