Silence Is My Mother Tongue

In "Silence Is My Mother Tongue," a young man creates a silent cinema from bedsheets on a hill overlooking a refugee camp in Sudan, where he observes the lives of its residents, particularly a girl named Saba and her mute brother, Hagos. As they navigate the challenges of camp life, Saba grapples with the loss of her educational future while Hagos, marginalized for his silence, seeks meaning through his sister's experiences. The siblings push against societal norms around love, gender roles, and identity, especially following an unexpected friendship with a businessman. Sulaiman Addonia's poignant narrative illuminates the resilience of individuals in dire circumstances and the importance of storytelling in the struggle for survival.