Zerzura is a 2017 Nigerien western film directed by Christopher Kirkley and co-produced by director himself with Rhissa Koutata, Ahmoudou Madassane, and Guichene Mohamed.[1][2] The film stars Habiba Almoustapha with Ahmoudou Madassane, Ibrahim Affi, and Zara Alhassane in supporting roles.[3] It is an ethnofiction shot in the Sahara desert, where a young man from Niger leaves home in search of an enchanted oasis.[4][5][6]
| Zerzura | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Christopher Kirkley |
| Written by | Christopher Kirkley Rhissa Koutata Ahmoudou Madassane Guichene Mohamed |
| Produced by | Christopher Kirkley Rhissa Koutata Ahmoudou Madassane Guichene Mohamed |
| Starring | Habiba Almoustapha Ahmoudou Madassane Ibrahim Affi Zara Alhassane |
| Edited by | Christopher Kirkley |
| Music by | Ahmoudou Madassane |
Production companies | Imouhar Studio Sahel Sounds |
| Distributed by | ChromaColor |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Countries | Niger United States |
| Language | Tamashek |
The film was shot in Agadez, Niger. The film premiered on 19 July 2017 in the United States.[7] The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened in many film festivals.[8][9][10]
Cast edit
- Habiba Almoustapha as Habiba
- Ahmoudou Madassane as Ahmoudou
- Ibrahim Affi as Uncle
- Zara Alhassane as Mother
- Rhissa Elryin as Man in hole
- Guichene Mohamed as Bandit #1
- Rhissa Koutata as Bandit #2
References edit
- ^ "Zerzura". Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ Radio, N. T. S. "Zerzura by Christopher Kirkley". NTS Radio. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Zerzura DVD from Sahel Sounds". Sahel Sounds. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Zerzura: African Film Festival, Inc". Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Zerzura (2017)". Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Acid Western 'Zerzura' Brings its Search for a Mythical Oasis". kqed.org. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Zerzura - A Psychedelic Journey into the Sahara". FilmRoot. 2019-04-07. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Zerzura". Festival International du Film sur l'Art (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Zerzura, Spielfilm, 2016-2017 - Crew United" (in German). Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Playlist: Zerzura". Film Comment. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
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