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Latest revision as of 01:45, 5 February 2026
French-Chadian drama film
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| Directed by | Mahamat-Saleh Haroun |
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| Cinematography | Mathieu Giombini |
| Edited by | Svetlana Vaynblat |
| Music by | Bibi Tanga |
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Soumsoum, The Night Of The Stars is a 2026 drama film directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun. Set in the Ennedi mountains of northeastern Chad, the film explores female solidarity, tradition, and resistance within a rural community.
It is scheduled to world premiere in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026.[1]
A young woman troubled by visions befriends a village outcast, and together they face hostility from their community while fighting for freedom and belonging.
- Maïmouna Miawama as Kellou
- Ériq Ebouaney as Garba
- Achouackh Abakar Souleymane as Aya
The film was written by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun in collaboration with Laurent Gaudé. It is produced by Florence Stern for Pili Films in co-production with Haroun’s Chad-based banner Goï-Goï Productions.[2][3]
The project received support from the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC) through its advance on revenues scheme and backing from the Red Sea Fund. It was pre-purchased by Ciné+ OCS and TV5 Monde.[4]
Cinematography is by Mathieu Giombini, with an original score composed by Central African musician Bibi Tanga. World sales are handled by Films Boutique and French distribution is handled by KMBO.[2][3]
It is set to premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.[5]
