Project Detail

Roots

Synopsis

A couple looks hopefully into the future. They soon discover the obstacles they must overcome to be accepted. As generations evolve their position alters in what was once a foreign land.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Journey Strand

Details

Year
2019
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
3 mins 46 secs
Format
16mm
Director
Hussina Raja
Producer
Hussina Raja
Executive Producer
Project Phakama UK
Editor
Janka Trober
Screenwriter
Hussina Raja
Director of Photography
Felix Schmilinsky
Composer
Sarathy Korwar
Principal cast
Hussina Raja, Zia Ahmed

Production Status

Production Company

Produced with support from Project Phakama UK

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