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Khartoum is an upcoming documentary film directed by Anas Saeed, Rawia Alhag, Ibrahim Snoopy Ahmad, Timeea Mohamed Ahmed, with creative director and writer Philip Cox. The film relives survival and quest for freedom through dreams, rebellion, and civil strife of five Khartoum residents, who are compelled to flee Sudan for East Africa due to the onset of conflict.
It is scheduled to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 27 January 2025, where it will compete in the World Documentary Competition.
An International co-production from Sudan, United Kingdom, Germany and Qatar, it will be showcased as part of the Panorama at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2025, after its premiere at Sundance.
Synopsis
Five citizens of Khartoum, Sudan, share their stories of civil unrest and the military coup that resulted in their escape to East Africa.
Production
The film directed by four Sudanese film-makers: Anas Saeed, Rawia Alhag, Ibrahim Snoopy and Timeea M.Ahmed with the creative director and writer Phil Cox is produced by Native Voice Films and Sudan Film Factory in association with BBC Storyville, Ayin Network, Gisa Productions and Light Echo Pictures. The film is funded by BBC Storyville, Doha Film Institute, Qumra, IDFA Bertha Fund, Berlinale World Cinema Fund, Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, Aflamuna Impact Fund and DocuBox.
The filming began in 2022 of the lives and dreams of five very different citizens in Khartoum. Soon after a war broke out between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia that displaced over ten million people including filmmakers and the subject.
Release
Khartoum, after its International premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 27 January 2025 in World Documentary Competition, will have its European premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival to be held from 13 February to 23 February 2025.
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Sundance Film Festival | 2 February 2025 | Grand Jury Prize | Khartoum | Pending | |
| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Pending |
References
- "Khartoum". Cineuropa. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- Patten, Dominic; D'Alessandro, Anthony (11 December 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "Khartoum". Sundance Film Festival. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- Economou, Vassilis (17 December 2024). "The Berlinale announces the first Berlinale Special, Panorama and Generation titles". Cineuropa. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- "BBC Storyville celebrates two films in competition at Sundance 2025". BBC. 11 December 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- "Khartoum". Doha Film Institute. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- Ntim, Zac (17 December 2024). "Berlin Film Festival: Michel Gondry & Ira Sachs Among Names Set For Competition Sidebars". Deadline. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- Elsa Keslassy (17 December 2024). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Panorama Lineup With New Movies by Denis Côté and Ira Sachs; Berlinale Special Titles Include 'Islands,' 'Honey Bunch' and 'Köln 75'". Variety. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- Latif, Abdul (7 January 2025). "Sundance 2025: Poster and First Clips for World Cinema Documentary Contender "Khartoum"". Film Fest Report. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- Rosser, Michael (17 December 2024). "Berlin film festival first wave includes Denis Cote, Ira Sachs titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
External links
- Khartoum at Berlinale