Somalia: The Forgotten Story(2016)
Somalia: The Forgotten Story Synopsis
This documentary reaches to the depth of Somali history, starting from the strong kingdoms that ruled areas far away into Africa, passing by the Portuguese raids and ending with its division into five colonies ruled by different European forces, leaving the people of the same race and language separated by geographical borders. It addresses problems of civil war, chaos, theft, and mass destruction. It also focuses on valuable attempts by national organizations to resist occupation and foster peace.
Somalia: The Forgotten Story (2016) is a documentary film directed by Mohamed Dawood, released on October 12, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Abukar Awale, Hussein Dualeh, Mohamed Hashi Elmi and Mary Harper.
- Director:
- Mohamed Dawood
- Production:
- iFG Media Group
- Status:
- Released
Somalia: The Forgotten Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Abukar Awale
Abukar Awale
as Self
- Hussein Dualeh
Hussein Dualeh
as Self
- Mohamed Hashi Elmi
Mohamed Hashi Elmi
as Self
- Mary Harper
Mary Harper
as Self
- Nicholas Kay
Nicholas Kay
as Self
- Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud
Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud
as Self
- Abdi Samater
Abdi Samater
as Self
Jon Snow
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mohamed Dawood.
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Somalia: The Forgotten Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Somalia: The Forgotten Story?
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The main cast of Somalia: The Forgotten Story (2016) includes Abukar Awale, Hussein Dualeh, Mohamed Hashi Elmi, Mary Harper and Nicholas Kay. The film was directed by Mohamed Dawood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Somalia: The Forgotten Story released?
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Somalia: The Forgotten Story was released on October 12, 2016 and runs for 1h 32m.