Searching for Amani | DOKUMENTALE 2024

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Searching for Amani
Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko / USA / 2024 / 80 min. / German premiere

In the middle of one of Kenya's largest nature reserves, 13-year-old Simon Ali's world is suddenly shaken. His father, an experienced tour guide, is found dead. For over a year, he waits for investigators to give him certainty about what happened to his father. But when no one comes, he and his best friend Haron embark on their own search for the truth. He captures the harsh realities he encounters on his journey with his own camera.

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Searching for Amani
Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko / United States / 2024 / 80 min / German Premiere

In the heart of one of Kenya's largest nature reserves, the world of thirteen-year-old Simon Ali is suddenly shattered. His father, an experienced tour guide, is found dead. For over a year, Simon waits for investigators to provide clarity about what has happened to his father. When no one comes, he and his best friend Haron embark on their own quest for the truth. The harsh realities they encounter on their journey are documented with Simon's own camera.

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Further highlights from the Dokumentale 2024 program can be found on the website: www.dokumentale.de