Rahman

At a glance

Rahman, is a 2019 Saudi movie, directed by Awadh Alhamzani and Deepak Gattani, and starring A.R. Rahman. with a runtime of 30 minutes.

Overview

Rahman is a Mauritanian documentary that traces the remarkable transformation of a space in Nouakchott — once a dumping ground for rubbish and a refuge for the marginalised — into a vibrant hub of cultural diversity and cinema. The film is a journey into the soul of this place, exploring the layers of history, hardship, and human creativity that have accumulated within its walls. By examining how art and culture can reclaim the most unlikely of spaces, Rahman raises broader questions about belonging, urban identity, and the power of community in a rapidly changing African city. An uplifting and quietly radical film about what happens when people refuse to accept that certain spaces — and certain lives — are beyond redemption.

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