a Wyfilm Documentary
For 10 years, this story follows Najla, born in a refugee camp, as she fights for Western Sahara’s independence through peaceful activism, while becoming mother of two.
As war erupts again, Najla is forced to question her pacifist beliefs and the path she must take for her people’s freedom.
A deeply personal portrait, told in conversations with the filmmaker who is also part of the story. This unique project offers a rare and distinctive perspective on resilience, identity, and the search for justice, in a conflict forgotten by the world.
a film by Patrick Wally
with Najla Mohamed Lamin
produced by Wyfilm
shot in Austria, Algeria, USA, Spain, Switzerland, Germany
English, Hassaniya, Arabic, Spanish, German
2026/07 – DCP, 101
with Najla Mohamed Lamin
directed by
Patrick Wally
produced by
Shirin Hooshmandi
Najla Mohamed Lamin
Patrick Wally
edited by
Anna Kirst AEA
additional editing by
Daniel Rutz
cinematographer
Patrick Wally
colors
Daniel Hollerweger
sound design
Eli Frauscher
additional sound design
Katharina Pichler
Sound Editing & Mixing
Eli Frauscher
sound recording
Shirin Hooshmandi
Patrick Wally
sound recording archive
Paul Porenta
Stefan Schauhuber
music by
Ahmed Zain
credit song by
Aziza Brahim – Ahlami
with:
Mohamed Abdalahi
Mariam Mohamed Lamin
Hamahu-Allah Mohamed
Jadiga Mehdi
Lahbib Mohamedlamin
Maulud Emhamed
Abdurahman Mohamed Ahmed
Janfiya Brahim Lahbib
Dih Naima
Gaithi Nah
Rgaibi Ali Salem links, Ali Chaban
Said Daha
Teslim Mehdi
Wahba Maulud
Hija Mátala
Hindu Harari
Pesha and Andrea
Rashid Zain Din
Murad Ali Salem
Reem Al Kaisy
Haimo Fritsch
Marion Faber
Nasra Salma
Mariam Mehdi
Rahaf Daihan
Gonzalo Sánchez
Sidahmed July
Maima Abdislam
Galia Dgimi
funded by
BMWKMS
MA7
ÖFI+