Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis
The film takes place in the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria against the historical backdrop of Spanish colonialism and the Moroccan invasion of the Western Sahara. The Saharawi women, who make up 80% of the adult refugee population, provide a powerful voice as they reveal how they came to assume primary responsibility for the survival of the remains of their families and in turn the entire refugee population.
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Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1993
Runtime
0h 35m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Song of Umm Dalaila, the Story of the Sahrawis
Director
Danielle Smith
Description
The film takes place in the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria against the historical backdrop of Spanish colonialism and the Moroccan invasion of the Western Sahara. The Saharawi women, who make up 80% of the adult refugee population, provide a powerful voice as they reveal how they came to assume primary responsibility for the survival of the remains of their families and in turn the entire refugee population.
