Atbara 90
عطبرة 90
Synopsis
Hikmat Shafiq, a Sudanese Copt in his fifties, lives with his wife, Ester, in Atbara, considered the largest gathering of Sudanese Copts. The couple faces financial problems following the application of the Sharia law (Islamic law) in 1970, and the impact of such implementation reaches its climax in 1989 after the Islamists' coup d'état. Torn between Ester's desire to stay and her husband's desire to emigrate, the film depicts the brutal reality for Copts in one of the darkest eras in Sudan's history.
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- Director
- Mohamed Babiker
- Original Title
- عطبرة 90
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Babiker
Basil Gaddal
Mohamed Hassan
Department Leadership Roster
Mohamed Babiker
Director
Basil Gaddal
Director of Photography
Mohamed Hassan
Editor
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What is Atbara 90 about?
Hikmat Shafiq, a Sudanese Copt in his fifties, lives with his wife, Ester, in Atbara, considered the largest gathering of Sudanese Copts. The couple faces financial problems following the application of the Sharia law (Islamic law) in 1970, and the impact of such implementation reaches its climax in 1989 after the Islamists' coup d'état. Torn between Ester's desire to stay and her husband's desire to emigrate, the film depicts the brutal reality for Copts in one of the darkest eras in Sudan's history.
Who directed Atbara 90?
Atbara 90 was directed by Mohamed Babiker.
Who stars in Atbara 90?
The principal cast of Atbara 90 includes Moris Johan, Kawkab Adil, Nazmi.
When was Atbara 90 released and how long is it?
Atbara 90 was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 8m.