The Almajiri

A heartfelt, slow-burning struggle for hope and knowledge against harsh odds, anchored by a young mind's quiet defiance.

Directed by

Ibrahim Jammal

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

Abdullahi Ibrahim Ramadan, Muhammad Abdullahi Ashraf, Abubakar Saleem Mohammed

Overview

In the ancient city of Kano, a gifted almajiri defies poverty and dogma in pursuit of education, risking everything to become a tech engineer. Raised on scripture and survival, Rabiu's extraordinary mind cannot stay hidden. When a teacher sees his genius and fights for his future, he must choose between the only world he knows and the one he was born to build.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Education, politics, identity, ambition

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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