The Dam
Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Dam is a drama film. directed by Ali Cherri. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maher El Khair, Mudathir Musa, and Santino Aguer Ding
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- DGL Travel
- KinoElektron
- Trilema
- Twenty Twenty Vision Filmproduktion
- Galerie Imane Farès
- The Vega Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dam about?
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 mu...
Who directed The Dam?
The Dam was directed by Ali Cherri.
How long is The Dam?
The Dam has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Dam released?
The Dam was released on March 1, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dam?
The main cast of The Dam includes Maher El Khair, Mudathir Musa, Santino Aguer Ding, Abo Algassim Sir Alkhatim, Ayman Sharif.