Tajouj
Tajouj, is a 1977 Sudanese historical romance film directed by Gadalla Gubara.[1] The film is the first feature film of Sudan.[2] It deals with a dramatic story about the unhappy love of two suitors towards the heroine, set in rural Eastern Sudan, and featured the famous actor Salah ibn Albadya.[3][4] It is considered as one of the best films in African cinema.[5]
| Tajouj تاجوج | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gadalla Gubara |
| Written by | Gadalla Gubara |
| Starring | Salah ibn Albadya |
Release date | 1 March 1977 (South Africa) |
Running time | 78 min. |
| Country | Sudan |
| Language | Arabic |
The film received positive reviews from critics. The film won the Nefertiti Statute, the Egypt's highest film award at the Cairo International Film Festival in 1982, and won prizes at film festivals in Alexandria, Ouagadougou, Tehran, Addis Ababa, Berlin, Moscow, Cannes and Carthage.[6]
References
- "Tajouj". IFFR. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- "Sudan Independent Film Festival Inaugural Edition Kicks Off Tonight!". shadowandact. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- "Tajouj 1977 'تاجوج' Directed by Gadalla Gubara". letterboxd. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- "Film Atlas (Sudan): Tajouj". Film Walrus. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ""Tajouj" makes the list of the best African movies from all 54 African countries". reddit. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- "Tajouj (1977)". Film Affinity. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
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