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DOCUMENTARY / COMING SOON
FIRST FILM
My Name is Najla – and I am from Western Sahara
Patrick Wally
For 10 years, this very personal story follows Najla, born in a refugee camp, as she fights for Western Sahara's independence
through peaceful activism, while becoming mother of two.
As war erupts again, Najla is forced to question her pacifist beliefs and the path she must take for her people's freedom.
A deeply personal portrait, told in conversations with the filmmaker who is also part of the story. This unique project offers a rare and distinctive perpective on resilience, identity, and the search for justice, in a conflict forgotten by the world.
As war erupts again, Najla is forced to question her pacifist beliefs and the path she must take for her people's freedom.
A deeply personal portrait, told in conversations with the filmmaker who is also part of the story. This unique project offers a rare and distinctive perpective on resilience, identity, and the search for justice, in a conflict forgotten by the world.
Technical Data | |
Running time: | 90 min |
Language spoken: | English, Arabic, Spanish, German |
Completion expected: | Winter 2025/2026 |
Credits | |
Director(s): | Patrick Wally |
Writer(s): | Patrick Wally |
Cinematography: | Patrick Wally |
Editing: | Anna Kirst |
Key cast: | Najla Mohamed Lamin |
Producers: | Patrick Wally, Shirin Hooshmandi |