Synopsis
Merowe Dam in North Sudan. Maher works in a traditional brickyard fed by the waters of the Nile. Every evening, he secretly wanders off into the desert to erect a mysterious construction made of mud. Despite a disturbing wound in his lower back that seems to be eating away at his skin, he continues his labor day after day. While the Sudanese people rise to claim their freedom, his mud creation starts slowly to take a life of its own.
The Dam (2023) is a 1h 24min drama feature film by Ali Cherri. Merowe Dam in North Sudan. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Facts
Setting
Sudan, Merowe Dam
Filming location
Sudan
Original language
Arabic
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Festival History
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2024 - Shorts Programs
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- Cannes Film Festival 2022 generic
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2022 generic
- New York Film Festival 2022 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2022 generic
