The runner
ar
PG-13
November 2013
Documentary
The Runner is a film about endurance. It is the story of a champion long-distance runner whose journey transformed him from an athlete into the symbol of a national liberation movement. Salah Hmatou Ameidan is willing to risk his life, his career, his family and his nationality to run for a country that doesn't exist. He is from Western Sahara, officially Africa's last colony and under Moroccan occupation since 1975.
Runtime:
1 hour 35 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
ar
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Saeed Taji Farouky