Mahamat-Saleh Haroun discusses new film 'Soumsoum, la nuit des astres' in RFI interview

Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's latest cinematic work 'Soumsoum, la nuit des astres' explores themes of vision and resistance in rural Chad. The film centers on Kellou, a woman experiencing unexplained visions in an isolated village. Her encounter with Aya, an exile carrying painful secrets, transforms Kellou's perspective on her past, dreams, and community. When Kellou defends Aya against the village chief's attempts to expel her, she confronts the fear and anger of fellow villagers. This conflict forces Kellou to fight for her own freedom while navigating community tensions. The interview was published on April 18, 2026, by Radio France Internationale as part of their 'Tous les cinémas du monde' podcast series. Haroun's film continues his exploration of African narratives through intimate character studies set against specific cultural landscapes. The director's work often examines individual struggles within communal contexts, with this latest project focusing on women's experiences of vision and resistance.