Motherland

I was engrossed in this film. Beautifully shot, gripping story and great acting.

This is an excellent film, which draws attention to a little-known civil war in Mali. The acting is tremendous. Most of the story takes place in one location, but it is still absolutely compelling. That's not easy to do!! Only complaint is that it's too short!

This is a beautiful short film. It's beautifully shot and the story is gripping and you can't tell what is going to happen next. The lead performance is unforgettable . Definitely worth spending 40 minutes of life on.

An illegal refugee from Mali arrives abruptly at a small bookstore in London to reconnect with the British owner and discuss the fate of his family in west Africa and the connection they both share with his Mother. The film explores politics, religion love and war set against the backdrop of this tiny bookstore and these two people from vastly different worlds connected by one women. It is a powerful story the sheds light on the plight of the African nations destabilised by military extremists and the heavy toll on human life. The performances from the two leads are incredibly engaging and this is a gripping and poignant film.

A gem of a short film on Amazon Prime. The film is set in Mali and London, and captures in a stark and humane way one of the reasons people migrate to the West. I had little knowledge of the civil war in Mali and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the country until I saw this film. Some of the younger actors are superb.