DIFF FILMS

FOR THE YEAR 2010

A SCREAMING MAN

Winner of Muhr AsiaAfrica / Feature /Best Editor :Marie-Helene Dozo (Editor)
Winner of Muhr AsiaAfrica / Feature /Best Actor :Youssouf Djaoro (Actor / Actress)
Winner of Muhr AsiaAfrica / Feature /Best Film :Mahamat Saleh-Haroun (Director)

France, Chad, Belgium / 2010 / French, Arabic dialogue with English subtitles / Colour / 35 mm / 92 mins

Genre: Drama

Cast & Credits

Director: Mahamat Saleh-Haroun
Producer: Diana Elbaum, Florence Stern, Sebastien Delloye
Scriptwriter: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Cinematographer: Laurent Brunet
Editor: Marie-Helene Dozo
Composer: Dana Farzanehpour, Wasis Diop
Cast (in alphabetical order): Diouc Koma, Emil Abossolo M\'bo, Youssouf Djaoro

Synopsis

Chadian director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's quietly powerful tale of a father and son's soured relationship in war-torn Chad is a simple, yet heartbreaking parable. Former swimming champion Adam is in his early 60s, and is the pool attendant at a luxury hotel resort. But when new management takes over, Adam is demoted in favour of his son Abdel. Adam silently seethes with jealousy and humiliation, his inner turmoil exacerbated by rising tensions caused by the country's ongoing civil war. When the authorities demand money or volunteers for the 'war effort', Adam makes a surprising move. Adam has to try and come to terms with his actions whilst all about him the deadly fighting escalates. Burning with a slow intensity, 'A Screaming Man' is a superb example of Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's unique narrative style.

Contains: Violence, Adult Themes and References 15+