Name: The Village Next to Paradise
Genre: Drama
Released: 2024-11-08
Duration: 2 h 13 min
Cast: Ahmed Ali Farah, Anab Ahmed Ibrahim, Ahmed Mohamoud Salleban, Axmed Cabdillahi Ducaale, Maxamed Xaaji Cabdi Faarax

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In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Love, trust and resilience will power them through their life paths.

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Somali Family Drama
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Directed by: Mo Harawe
Written by: Mo Harawe
Produced by: Sabine Moser, Oliver Neumann
Music by: Christophe Vingtrinier, Anne Gibourg, Guadalupe Cassius

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November 8, 2024 · 2 h 13 min · Drama

Released: November 8, 2024
Runtime: 2 h 13 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: German
Also spoken: Somali
Made in: Germany, Austria, France, Somalia
Available in: 7 countries

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Where can I stream The Village Next to Paradise?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Village Next to Paradise worth watching?

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is The Village Next to Paradise okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Village Next to Paradise plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Village Next to Paradise in English?

GermanSomali

No, it was made in German, with some Somali.