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The Village Next to Paradise (2024) is the debut feature film by Somali-Austrian director Mo Harawe. Set in a windy Somali village, the story follows Mamargade, a single father striving to provide a better future for his son, Cigaal. Their lives take a turn with the arrival of Mamargade's sister, Araweelo, who returns home seeking a fresh start after her divorce. Together, the newly formed family navigates personal aspirations amidst the complexities of their environment, marked by conflict and the omnipresence of foreign drones.
Chicago International Film Festival: New Directors Award
Sarajevo Film Festival: Best Actress Award
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7PM
RT: 132 mins
Dir: MO HARAWE
The Village Next to Paradise (2024) is the debut feature film by Somali-Austrian director Mo Harawe. Set in a windy Somali village, the story follows Mamargade, a single father striving to provide a better future for his son, Cigaal. Their lives take a turn with the arrival of Mamargade's sister, Araweelo, who returns home seeking a fresh start after her divorce. Together, the newly formed family navigates personal aspirations amidst the complexities of their environment, marked by conflict and the omnipresence of foreign drones.
Chicago International Film Festival: New Directors Award
Sarajevo Film Festival: Best Actress Award
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7PM
RT: 132 mins
Dir: MO HARAWE