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Dry Season

September 1, 2006 1h 36m 7.1/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 2006. Dry Season is a action/drama film. directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.

Starring Ali Barkai, Youssouf Djaoro, and Aziza Hisseine

Synopsis

Chad, 2006. After a forty-year civil war, the radio announces the government has just amnestied the war criminals. Outraged by the news, Gumar Abatcha orders his grandson Atim, a sixteen-year-old youth, to trace the man who killed his father and to execute him. Atim obeys him and, armed with his father's own gun, he goes in search of Nassara, the man who made him an orphan. It does not take long before he finds him. Nassara, who now goes straight, is married, goes to the mosque and owns a small bakery. After some hesitation Atim offers him his services as an apprentice. He is hired then it will be easy for him to gun down the murderer of his father. At least, that is what he thinks...

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (18 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Austria + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Chinguitty Films
  • Göi-Göi Productions
  • ARTE France Cinéma
  • Entre Chien et Loup
  • New Crowned Hope
  • Araneo
  • Fonds Sud Cinéma
  • La Ministre de la Culture et de la Communication
  • CNC
  • Ministère des Affaires Étrangères
  • Fonds Images Afrique du Ministère Français des Affaires Etranges
  • Coopération Belge au Développement
  • Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB
  • Télédistributeurs Wallons
  • Canal+
  • Sofica Soficinéma 2
  • Tele-Chad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dry Season about?

Chad, 2006. After a forty-year civil war, the radio announces the government has just amnestied the war criminals. Outraged by the news, Gumar Abatcha orders his grandson Atim, a sixteen-year-old y...

Who directed Dry Season?

Dry Season was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.

How long is Dry Season?

Dry Season has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Dry Season released?

Dry Season was released on September 1, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dry Season?

The main cast of Dry Season includes Ali Barkai, Youssouf Djaoro, Aziza Hisseine, Aziza Hisseine, Khayar Oumar Defallah.