AKASHA

By Hajooj KUKA

BIG WORLD CINEMA - as SALES / DISTR Theatrical, TV / PROD

Drama - Completed 2018


Festivals
& Awards

Venice International Film Festival Critics Week 2018
World Premiere
Toronto - TIFF 2018
BFI London FF 2018
    • Year of production
    • 2018
    • Genres
    • Drama
    • Countries
    • SUDAN, SOUTH AFRICA
    • Languages
    • ARABIC
    • Duration
    • 78 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Hajooj KUKA
    • Producer(s)
    • Steven MARKOVITZ, Hajooj KUKA
    • Synopsis
    • Adnan is a Sudanese revolutionary who is considered a war hero. His love for his AK47 rifle is equalled only by his feelings for Lina, his long-suffering sweetheart. When Adnan is late to return to his military unit after his leave, army commander Blues launches a kasha: the rounding up and arresting of truant soldiers. Adnan is caught-off guard and makes a run for it with pacifist Absi. The two unlikely friends plot ways to reunite Adnan with his gun – and with Lina – while avoiding their fellow soldiers. Through a series of wry and humorous incidents over 24 hours, we explore life and ideology in rebel-held areas of Sudan