Africa Blanca

A harrowing, compassionate journey through cruelty and kindness that weighs heavily but leaves a glimmer of hope.

Directed by

Azlarabe Alaoui Lamharzi

Genres

Drama

Starring

Abdoulaziz Sall, Naky Sy Savane, Zahra Elhawawi

Overview

Ousmane, a young Senegalese albino, and his mother Aïchata flee their homeland to escape the marginalization and death threats from local sorcerers. They embark on a perilous journey to Europe. Their desert crossing exposes them to constant dangers and the cruel indifference of unscrupulous individuals. At the heart of this odyssey, they discover the depth of the human soul, between compassion and cruelty, forging a path toward light despite the surrounding darkness.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Survival, isolation, family, race

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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