Film archive, 2026

Whispers of a Burning Scent

Director Mo Harawe

1Festival entries

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On the day of a decisive court hearing and an important wedding performance, a quiet wedding musician finds his private life exposed to public scrutiny. The film observes a man whose inner truth remains elusive, caught between devotion, dignity and loss.

Film details

Director: Mo Harawe
Country/Region: Somalia, Austria, Germany
Year: 2026
Length: 27min
Original language: Somali
Elsewhere: Letterboxd IMDb TMDB Douban

Director

Mo Harawe

Credits

Director: Mo Harawe

Festival appearances1

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Whispers of a Burning ScentTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Gala Selection

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Gala Selection, Official selection

Film posters

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Whispers of a Burning Scent — Main poster