Geedka nolosha
Geedka nolosha (1988), or The Tree of Life, is a short film from Somali writer and director Abdulkadir Ahmed Said. In 1988, it won the Prize of the City of Torino in the Best Film - International Short Film Competition category at the Torino International Festival of Young Cinema.
| Geedka nolosha | |
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| Directed by | Abdulkadir Ahmed Said |
| Produced by | Jubba Enterprises/Somali Film Agency |
| Written by | Abdulkadir Ahmed Said |
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Running time | 23 minutes |
| Country | Somalia |
| Language | Somali |
Plot
In a small town, a nomad cuts down a tree he needs to use. However, he accidentally chops down the wrong tree, felling the tree that sustains life itself. When the latter tree falls, all life disappears. The nomad then finds himself in the middle of a desert that he does not recognize, and he tries to work his way out of it. During this particular quest, he comes across a small tree that is in the process of dying and opts instead to save this one.[1]
Other
Geedka nolosha was shot on 16 mm film.[1]
Notes
- Association, p.407
References
- Association des trois mondes (2000). Cinémas d'Afrique. KARTHALA Editions. ISBN 2-84586-060-9.