From Sudan's Conflict to Madrid's Pitch: A Young Migrant's Journey
A short documentary follows 23-year-old Aboubaker as he flees Sudan, traverses five nations and the Sahara, and rebuilds his life in Madrid amid the ongoing war at home.
Aboubaker left Sudan in 2022 seeking better prospects and spent months crossing the Sahara and several countries before arriving in Spain. Now settled in Madrid, he finds community through football, employment, and a tight-knit Sudanese network. The film shows his daily routine while the conflict that erupted in April 2023 continues to rage in Darfur, leaving him anxiously awaiting news about his relatives. Directed by Chiara Brambilla, the piece captures the tension between building a new identity abroad and the uncertainty of a homeland in turmoil.
Why it matters
It highlights the human side of migration and the ongoing Sudan conflict, showing how displaced people cope abroad.
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