Dans une société musulmane conservatrice, la naissance d’un enfant hors mariage est vécue comme une honte et un déshonneur sur la famille de la fmme.
‘Mother Unknown’ is the brilliantly crafted, moving and gripping story of three unwed couples who struggle to keep their babies and face their families – and society at large – against all the odds.

Taghreed Elsanhouri, Soudan, 49min

In a conservative Muslim society, the birth of a child out of wedlock brings shame and dishonour upon a family.’Mother Unknown’ is the brilliantly crafted, moving and gripping story of three unwed couples who struggle to keep their babies and face their families – and society at large – against all the odds.

Dir: Taghreed Elsanhouri
Sudan/2009/Arabic, English dialogue with English subtitles/Colour/DigiBeta/49 mins



Interests: Family, Documentary

2009 | 6th DIFF, Dubai
* Muhr Arabic Documentary
* Middle East Premiere Premiere

2009 | Zanzibar International Film Festival | July 2009
* World Premiere
* Winner: Unicef Child Rights Award