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

Synopsis

In the Sahara desert, the voice of one of North Africa's greatest singers still echoes. A voice that has uplifted 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.

Director Biography

Saharawi Voice is a collective of Saharawi filmmakers and storytellers based in the Saharawi refugee camps and aims to raise awareness about Africa’s last colony, Western Sahara. The combined knowledge and expertise enable them to tell a story about Western Sahara that is compelling, unique, and informative.