Abouna
Originally released in 2002. Abouna is a drama film. directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa, Hamza Moctar Aguid, and Zara Haroun
Synopsis
Two boys (Tamir & Amine) awake one morning to find that their father has abandoned their family. Shocked, they begin to misbehave. While surreptitiously watching a movie, they think they see their father speaking to them and steal the film to examine the frames. Their mother (Achta) eventually despairs and sends them to Koranic school. Unhappy, they plan their escape until the eldest boy falls in love with a deaf girl (Khalil).
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa
as Tahir
Hamza Moctar Aguid
as Amine
Zara Haroun
as Achta (Mother)
Hassan Boulama
as Hassan
Mounira Khalil
as The Mute Girl
Diego Mustapha Ngarade
as Uncle Adoum
Koulsy Lamko
as The Father
Garba Issa
as The Headmaster
Ramada Mahamat
as The Teacher's Wife
Sossal Mahamat
as Teacher's Assistant
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Commission Européenne
- Duo Films
- Göi-Göi Productions
- Hubert Bals Fund
- Ministry of Promotion and Development
- Tele-Chad
- Ministère de la culture
- CNC
- Ministère des Affaires Étrangères
- Fonds Sud Cinéma
- Agence Intergouvernementale de la Francophonie (AIF-CIREF)
- TVT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abouna about?
Two boys (Tamir & Amine) awake one morning to find that their father has abandoned their family. Shocked, they begin to misbehave. While surreptitiously watching a movie, they think they see their ...
Who directed Abouna?
Abouna was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.
How long is Abouna?
Abouna has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Abouna released?
Abouna was released on September 10, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Abouna?
The main cast of Abouna includes Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa, Hamza Moctar Aguid, Zara Haroun, Hassan Boulama, Mounira Khalil.