Human Being
إنسان
Synopsis
Sudanese filmmaker Ibrahim Shaddad provides a dramatic and powerful account of the trials and tribulations of a Sudanese villager in a large alien city. Shot entirely without dialogue, the film's innovative use of sound helps tell the story of a shepherd who leaves his wife and herd to settle in a nearby town. Since its premiere at the Alexandria Film Festival, Human Being (إنسان / Insan) has been shown in a number of festivals in the Middle East and Europe. This film is a prime example of experimental Arab cinema.
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Alexandria Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ibrahim Shaddad
- Screenplay & Story
- Ibrahim Shaddad
- Original Title
- إنسان
- Country of Origin
- Sudan
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- State Corporation for Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ibrahim Shaddad
Ibrahim Shaddad, Ahmed Gabbany
Mohamed M. Ali
Department Leadership Roster
Ibrahim Shaddad
Director
Ibrahim Shaddad
Screenplay
Mohamed M. Ali
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What is Human Being about?
Sudanese filmmaker Ibrahim Shaddad provides a dramatic and powerful account of the trials and tribulations of a Sudanese villager in a large alien city. Shot entirely without dialogue, the film's innovative use of sound helps tell the story of a shepherd who leaves his wife and herd to settle in a nearby town. Since its premiere at the Alexandria Film Festival, Human Being (إنسان / Insan) has been shown in a number of festivals in the Middle East and Europe. This film is a prime example of experimental Arab cinema.
Who directed Human Being?
Human Being was directed by Ibrahim Shaddad.
Who stars in Human Being?
The principal cast of Human Being includes Mohamed M. Ali, Nasir El Tayeb, Fatin A. Magid, El Rashid Ahmed Issa Umayma.
When was Human Being released and how long is it?
Human Being was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 27m.