Samia(2024)
Samia Synopsis
Samia Yusuf Omar is just 9 years old when she discovers her special talent: she is faster than all the other boys and girls. With her friend Ali, who is the same age, she has the goal to earn real money with running and become famous. The children make a pact: Ali becomes Samia's coach. With his help, Samia is to become a real champion. But the ongoing civil war makes life in Mogadishu increasingly difficult...
Samia (2024) is a drama and family film directed by Yasemin Samdereli, released on September 19, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Ilham Mohamed Osman, Elmi Rashid Elmi, Fatah Ghedi and Fathia Mohamed Absie. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasemin Samdereli
- Writers:
- Yasemin Samdereli, Nesrin Samdereli, Giuseppe Catozzella
- Producers:
- Anja-Karina Richter, Dietmar Güntsche, Simone Catania
- Cinematographer:
- Florian Berutti
- Composer:
- Rodrigo D'Erasmo
- Production:
- Neue Bioskop Film, Indyca, RAI, Tarantula, BiM Produzione, Momento Film, VOO, BeTV, Shelter Prod, Film i Väst
- Status:
- Released
Samia (2024) Trailer
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Samia Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ilham Mohamed Osman
Ilham Mohamed Osman
as Samia
Elmi Rashid Elmi
as Ali
Fatah Ghedi
as Yusuf
- Fathia Mohamed Absie
Fathia Mohamed Absie
as Ayaan
- Riyan Roble
Riyan Roble
as Samia (young)
- Zakaria Mohammed
Zakaria Mohammed
as Ali (young)
- Kaltuma Mohamed Abdi
Kaltuma Mohamed Abdi
as Miriam
- Waris Dirie
Waris Dirie
as Saado Abdullahi
- Shukri Hassan
Shukri Hassan
as Hodan (young)
- Armaan Haggio
Armaan Haggio
as Yassin-Ahmed
- Mohamed Omar
Mohamed Omar
as Said
- Amina Omar
Amina Omar
as Hodan
Key crew
Directed by Yasemin Samdereli, written by Yasemin Samdereli, Nesrin Samdereli and Giuseppe Catozzella, produced by Anja-Karina Richter, Dietmar Güntsche and Simone Catania.
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Samia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Samia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samia online?
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Samia (2024) is currently available to rent or buy from Pijama Films. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Samia?
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The main cast of Samia (2024) includes Ilham Mohamed Osman, Elmi Rashid Elmi, Fatah Ghedi, Fathia Mohamed Absie and Riyan Roble. The film was directed by Yasemin Samdereli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samia released?
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Samia was released on September 19, 2024 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Samia worth watching?
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Samia (2024) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Samia?
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Yes. The official Samia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.