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Acholiland (2009)
Director: Dean Israelite
Cast: Christian Oliver, Owiso Odera, Jon Collin Barclay, Roman Wyden
Runtime20 min
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Northern Uganda, 1999. War has raged for thirteen years. Thousands are killed, millions are displaced, and everyone is starving. Set in the heart of this turmoil, four UN workers must embark on a frantic food delivery to a mass of desperate villagers. But when the militia strike and the situation explodes, these men will face impossible choices to keep everyone alive.
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Acholiland, a 2009 drama film directed by Dean Israelite, has received mixed reviews from critics. While the film's depiction of the harrowing realities of the Ugandan civil war has been praised, some critics have found the overall narrative to be uneven. The film's awards recognition and audience reception details are currently unavailable.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas set against the backdrop of real-world conflict will find much to appreciate in Acholiland, the 2009 film directed by Dean Israelite. Through its gripping story and powerful performances from actors like Christian Oliver and Owiso Odera, the film offers a vivid and unflinching look at the human toll of war in Northern Uganda.
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The Acholi people are a Nilotic ethnic group of Luo peoples, found in Magwi County in South Sudan and Northern Uganda, including the districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Nwoya, Lamwo, Pader and Omoro District. The Acholi living in Uganda were estimated to number 1.9 million people in 2024 and over 45,000 more were living in South Sudan in 2000.
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