Atbara 90
Jun 01, 2023 · 8m
Director
Mohamed BabikerOverview
Hikmat Shafiq, a Sudanese Copt in his fifties, lives with his wife, Ester, in Atbara, considered the largest gathering of Sudanese Copts. The couple faces financial problems following the application of the Sharia law (Islamic law) in 1970, and the impact of such implementation reaches its climax in 1989 after the Islamists' coup d'état. Torn between Ester's desire to stay and her husband's desire to emigrate, the film depicts the brutal reality for Copts in one of the darkest eras in Sudan's history.
Cast of Atbara 90
Crew of Atbara 90
About Atbara 90
What is Atbara 90 about?
Hikmat Shafiq, a Sudanese Copt in his fifties, lives with his wife, Ester, in Atbara, considered the largest gathering of Sudanese Copts. The couple faces financial problems following the application of the Sharia law (Islamic law) in 1970, and the impact of such implementation reaches its climax in 1989 after the Islamists' coup d'état. Torn between Ester's desire to stay and her husband's…
When was Atbara 90 released?
Atbara 90 was released on June 1, 2023.
How long is Atbara 90?
Atbara 90 runs 8 minutes.
Who directed Atbara 90?
Atbara 90 was directed by Mohamed Babiker.
Who is in the cast of Atbara 90?
The cast of Atbara 90 includes Moris Johan (Hekmat), Kawkab Adil (Ester) and Nazmi (Himself).