Human Being
1994, Arabic. Directed by Ibrahim Shaddad.
Sudanese filmmaker Ibrahim Shaddad provides a dramatic and powerful account of the trials and tribulations of a Sudanese villager in a large alien city. Shot entirely without dialogue, the film's innovative use of sound helps tell the story of a shepherd who leaves his wife and herd to settle in a nearby town. Since its premiere at the Alexandria Film Festival, Human Being (إنسان / Insan) has been shown in a number of festivals in the Middle East and Europe. This film is a prime example of experimental Arab cinema.
- Runtime
- 0h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 5 September 1994
- Original title
- إنسان
- Country
- Sudan
- Written by
- Ahmed Gabbany, Ibrahim Shaddad
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Who directed Human Being?
Human Being (1994) was directed by Ibrahim Shaddad and stars Mohamed M. Ali, Nasir El Tayeb, Fatin A. Magid.