Laan

Laan (2012)

Souad, Oubah and Ayane met at a tender age. Khat is a very sought after leaf, commonly used by Djiboutians, which, when chewed for long periods of time, delivers a sense of euphoria and numbness This omnipresent element is the backdrop which shapes the lives of this group of friends.

Date de sortie
2012-01-01
Durée
25 min
Réalisateur
Lula Ali Ismaïl

Anecdotes

Laan (Friends) is a 2011 Djiboutian short film directed by Lula Ali Ismaïl.

Production

Ali Ismaïl had lived in Canada for several years and had roles in some television series, but wanted to make a film. She returned to Djibouti to find inspiration, as she did not have a precise topic, and noticed the prevalence of qat chewing. Ali Ismaïl travelled through Djibouti to seek funds to create the film. She received a positive reaction from many Djiboutians, but was faced with limited resources.

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