White Shadow
Synopsis
Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 to 2010, more than 200 witch-doctor inspired murders occurred. As a local saying goes: “Albinos do not die, they just disappear.” This is the story of Alias, an albino boy on the run. After his father’s murder, his mother sends him to the city. His uncle Kosmos, a truck driver, takes care of him. Alias learns fast in the city, selling sunglasses, DVDs and cellphones, it will not take long before the boy experiences at first hand the difficulties of life and of being different.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noaz Deshe
- Screenplay & Story
- Noaz Deshe, James Masson
- Original Score
- Noaz Deshe, James Masson
- Original Title
- White Shadow
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Germany, Tanzania
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Phantasma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noaz Deshe
Noaz Deshe, James Masson
Noaz Deshe, James Masson
Xavier Box, Noaz Deshe, Robin Hill
Stefano Gallini-Durante, Ryan Gosling, Noaz Deshe, Ginevra Elkann, Matthias Luthardt
Department Leadership Roster
Noaz Deshe
Director
Noaz Deshe
Writer
James Masson
Writer
Smith Kimaro
Production Design
Deepesh Shapriya
Production Design
Xavier Box
Editor
Noaz Deshe
Editor
Robin Hill
Editor
Nico Leunen
Editor
Noaz Deshe
Producer
Ginevra Elkann
Producer
Matthias Luthardt
Producer
Francesco Melzi d'Eril
Producer
Alexander Wadouh
Producer
Noaz Deshe
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Shadow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Shadow about?
Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 to 2010, more than 200 witch-doctor inspired murders occurred. As a local saying goes: “Albinos do not die, they just disappear.” This is the story of Alias, an albino boy on the run. After his father’s murder, his mother sends him to the city. His uncle Kosmos, a truck driver, takes care of him. Alias learns fast in the city, selling sunglasses, DVDs and cellphones, it will not take long before the boy experiences at first hand the difficulties of life and of being different.
Who directed White Shadow?
White Shadow was directed by Noaz Deshe.
Who stars in White Shadow?
The principal cast of White Shadow includes Hamisi Bazili, James Gayo, Glory Mbaywayu, Salum Abdallah, James P. Salala.
When was White Shadow released and how long is it?
White Shadow was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for White Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Shadow was composed by Noaz Deshe, James Masson.