Smara's smile

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Smara's smile, is a 2012 Spanish movie, directed by Mireia Salgado and Eduard Giménez. with a runtime of 27 minutes.

Overview

Smara's Smile is a documentary portrait of Buyema Abdelfatan — known by his nickname Castro — a former Saharan soldier who has channelled his post-military life into running a centre for children with disabilities inside the Smara refugee camp in Tindouf, Algeria. Built on personal initiative, the project has attracted both admiration and criticism, yet continues to thrive thanks to Castro's unwavering dedication and the humanitarian support he receives from aid organizations. The film is a moving testament to the power of individual compassion within one of the world's most challenging humanitarian contexts, celebrating a man who chose service over hardship in the stark landscape of Western Saharan exile.

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