Our Father
أبونا
Synopsis
Two boys (Tamir & Amine) awake one morning to find that their father has abandoned their family. Shocked, they begin to misbehave. While surreptitiously watching a movie, they think they see their father speaking to them and steal the film to examine the frames. Their mother (Achta) eventually despairs and sends them to Koranic school. Unhappy, they plan their escape until the eldest boy falls in love with a deaf girl (Khalil).
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Abouna - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa
Tahir
Hamza Moctar Aguid
Amine
Zara Haroun
Achta (Mother)
Hassan Boulama
Hassan
Mounira Khalil
The Mute Girl
Diego Mustapha Ngarade
Uncle Adoum
Koulsy Lamko
The Father
Garba Issa
The Headmaster
Ramada Mahamat
The Teacher's Wife
Sossal Mahamat
Teacher's Assistant
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
The Doctor
Nouraldine Mahamat Alio
Police Chief
Christophe N'Garoyal
Factory Manager
Haoua Tantine Abakar
Angry Neighbour
Adoum Albert
Fighting Boy
Mahamat-Saleh Abakar
Boy with Football
Akacha Ali Kaya
Pupil in front of school
Maki Malloum
Hospital Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Original Score
- Diego Moustapha Ngarade
- Original Title
- أبونا
- Country of Origin
- Chad, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Duo Films, Göi-Göi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Diego Moustapha Ngarade
Abraham Haile Biru
Sarah Taouss Matton
Guillaume de Seille, Abderrahmane Sissako
Department Leadership Roster
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Director
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Writer
Diego Moustapha Ngarade
Original Music Composer
Guillaume de Seille
Producer
Abraham Haile Biru
Director of Photography
Sarah Taouss Matton
Editor
Laurent Cavero
Production Design
Hassanie Lazingar
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Father
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What is Our Father about?
Two boys (Tamir & Amine) awake one morning to find that their father has abandoned their family. Shocked, they begin to misbehave. While surreptitiously watching a movie, they think they see their father speaking to them and steal the film to examine the frames. Their mother (Achta) eventually despairs and sends them to Koranic school. Unhappy, they plan their escape until the eldest boy falls in love with a deaf girl (Khalil).
Who directed Our Father?
Our Father was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.
Who stars in Our Father?
The principal cast of Our Father includes Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa, Hamza Moctar Aguid, Zara Haroun, Hassan Boulama, Mounira Khalil.
When was Our Father released and how long is it?
Our Father was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Our Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Our Father was composed by Diego Moustapha Ngarade.