HAIYU - Rebel Singer Mariem Hassan and the Struggle for a Free Western Sahara

HAIYU - Rebel Singer Mariem Hassan and the Struggle for a Free Western Sahara

HAIYU - La cantante rebelde Mariem Hassan y su lucha por un Sahara libre
2024 | 90' | Western Sahara,  Sweden | Documentary
Director: RåFILM, Saharawi Voice
Production company: RåFILM, Saharawi Voice
Topics: History, Women/Mujer, Music, Exile, Singer
Languages: Spanish, Arabic, Hassaniya
Subtitles: French, Spanish, Arabic, English
Emails: RåFILM

English Synopsis

In the Sahara desert, the voice of one of North Africa's greatest singers still echoes. A voice that has engaged and given hope to a forgotten struggle. Mariem Hassan’s life and music have been deeply affected by the ongoing tragedy committed to the Sahrawis throughout the colonial era continuing up to this very day. Her songs have been given comfort and hope, and have been used as a tool in the fight for independence in Africa's last colony, Western Sahara.

Sinopsis Español

En el desierto del Sáhara, aún resuena la voz de una de las cantantes más grandes del norte de África. Una voz que ha inspirado y dado esperanza a una lucha olvidada. La vida y la música de Mariem Hassan han sido profundamente marcadas por la tragedia que ha afectado a los saharauis desde la era colonial hasta el día de hoy. Sus canciones han brindado consuelo y esperanza, y han servido como una herramienta en la lucha por la independencia de la última colonia de África, el Sáhara Occidental.

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