The Parching Winds of Somalia
The Parching Winds of Somalia
1984, English. Directed by Charles Geshekter.
The film provides a close look at how the nomadic inhabitants of Somalia have withstood the ravages of a harsh desert environment and the encroachment of European imperial forces by synthesizing knowledge of the past, Muslim practices, and skillful livestock management in a successful fusion of traditional values with modern techniques.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1984
- Country
- Somalia, United States of America
- Written by
- Mary Rawson
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The Parching Winds of Somalia runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Parching Winds of Somalia on?
The Parching Winds of Somalia isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1984. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Parching Winds of Somalia?
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Who directed The Parching Winds of Somalia?
The Parching Winds of Somalia (1984) was directed by Charles Geshekter.