Somalia: The Forgotten Story
Synopsis
This documentary reaches to the depth of Somali history, starting from the strong kingdoms that ruled areas far away into Africa, passing by the Portuguese raids and ending with its division into five colonies ruled by different European forces, leaving the people of the same race and language separated by geographical borders. It addresses problems of civil war, chaos, theft, and mass destruction. It also focuses on valuable attempts by national organizations to resist occupation and foster peace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Dawood, Omar Elkholy
- Original Title
- Somalia: The Forgotten Story
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- iFG Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Dawood, Omar Elkholy
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Mohamed Dawood
Director
Omar Elkholy
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What is Somalia: The Forgotten Story about?
This documentary reaches to the depth of Somali history, starting from the strong kingdoms that ruled areas far away into Africa, passing by the Portuguese raids and ending with its division into five colonies ruled by different European forces, leaving the people of the same race and language separated by geographical borders. It addresses problems of civil war, chaos, theft, and mass destruction. It also focuses on valuable attempts by national organizations to resist occupation and foster peace.
Who directed Somalia: The Forgotten Story?
Somalia: The Forgotten Story was directed by Mohamed Dawood, Omar Elkholy.
Who stars in Somalia: The Forgotten Story?
The principal cast of Somalia: The Forgotten Story includes Abukar Awale, Hussein Dualeh, Mohamed Hashi Elmi, Mary Harper, Nicholas Kay.
When was Somalia: The Forgotten Story released and how long is it?
Somalia: The Forgotten Story was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.