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Sahara Chronicle

January 1, 2007 1h 11m

Originally released in 2007. Sahara Chronicle is a feature film. directed by Ursula Biemann. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Sahara Chronicle encompasses an undefined number of short videos documenting the present sub-Saharan exodus towards Europe. Taking a close look at the modalities and logistics of the migration system in the Sahara, the project examines the politics of mobility, visibility and containment which lie at the heart of current global geopolitics. The material is gathered during three field trips to major gates and nodes of the trans-Saharan network in Morocco, Mauritania and Niger where migratory intensity is bundled. No voice-over narrative strings these stories together. Meaning has to be extracted from the interstices between the documents, from the stretch of the journey that is most invisible to the eye.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2007 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 11m 71 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sahara Chronicle about?

Sahara Chronicle encompasses an undefined number of short videos documenting the present sub-Saharan exodus towards Europe. Taking a close look at the modalities and logistics of the migration syst...

Who directed Sahara Chronicle?

Sahara Chronicle was directed by Ursula Biemann.

How long is Sahara Chronicle?

Sahara Chronicle has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

When was Sahara Chronicle released?

Sahara Chronicle was released on January 1, 2007 in theaters.