A Screaming Man


1h 30m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Adam, a 60-something former swimming champion, is a pool attendant at a hotel in Chad. When the hotel gets taken over by new Chinese owners, he is forced to give up his job to his son, Abdel, leaving Adam humiliated and resentful. Meanwhile the country is in the throes of civil war. Rebel forces att

Film Details

Also Known As
En man som skriker, Screaming Man, Screaming Man is Not a Dancing Bear, A, Un homme qui crie
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Film Movement
Location
Chad

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Adam, a 60-something former swimming champion, is a pool attendant at a hotel in Chad. When the hotel gets taken over by new Chinese owners, he is forced to give up his job to his son, Abdel, leaving Adam humiliated and resentful. Meanwhile the country is in the throes of civil war. Rebel forces attack the government while the authorities demand the population to contribute to the "war effort," with money or volunteers old enough to fight. The District Chief constantly harasses Adam for his contribution. But Adam is penniless; he only has his son. In a moment of weakness, Adam makes a decision that he will forever regret.

Film Details

Also Known As
En man som skriker, Screaming Man, Screaming Man is Not a Dancing Bear, A, Un homme qui crie
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Film Movement
Location
Chad

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States Spring April 13, 2011

Released in United States on Video August 2, 2011

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2011

Limited Release in United States Spring April 13, 2011 (New York City)

Released in United States on Video August 2, 2011

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Main Competition) October 7-21, 2010.)

Released in United States 2010 (World Cinema)

Released in United States 2010 (Conflict & Resolution Competition )

Released in United States 2011 (Contemporary World Cinema)

Released in United States 2011 (Cinema Safari Gala)