The Village Next to Paradise is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.
[1][3][4] Mamargrade (Farah) struggles to raise his son Cigaal (Saleban) in their rural Somali village amidst conflict, natural disasters, and the constant presence of drones from the United States.
[3] Their family dynamic is further altered by the arrival of Marmargrade's sister Araweelo (Ibrahim), who is seeking a fresh start after her divorce.
[4] The Village Next to Paradise premiered on May 21, 2024, in the Un Certain Regard portion of the Cannes Film Festival, where it was eligible for the Camera d'Or award.
[1] It has also been selected for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 under the World Cinema section.