Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara
Synopsis
Forty years after its people were promised freedom by departing Spanish rulers, Western Sahara remains Africa's last colony. This film chronicles the everyday violence experienced by Sahrawis living under Moroccan occupation and voices the aspirations of a desert people for whom the era of colonialist never ended.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iara Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Iara Lee
- Original Score
- Mariem Hassan, Jalihena Natu, Hafed Mayub, Hugo Westerdahl, Mariem Salec
- Original Title
- Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Western Sahara
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iara Lee
Iara Lee
Mariem Hassan, Jalihena Natu, Hafed Mayub, Hugo Westerdahl, Mariem Salec
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Iara Lee
Director
Iara Lee
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What is Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara about?
Forty years after its people were promised freedom by departing Spanish rulers, Western Sahara remains Africa's last colony. This film chronicles the everyday violence experienced by Sahrawis living under Moroccan occupation and voices the aspirations of a desert people for whom the era of colonialist never ended.
Who directed Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara?
Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara was directed by Iara Lee.
Who stars in Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara?
The principal cast of Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara includes Nadhira Mohamed.
When was Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara released and how long is it?
Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life is waiting: referendum and resistance in Western Sahara was composed by Mariem Hassan, Jalihena Natu, Hafed Mayub, Hugo Westerdahl, Mariem Salec.