- “Black Hawk Down” (2001) – Directed by Ridley Scott, this war film is based on the true story of the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. It portrays the efforts of U.S. soldiers as they attempt to capture key figures in the Somali militia.
- “Captain Phillips” (2013) – Starring Tom Hanks, this intense thriller tells the true story of the hijacking of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates in 2009. It highlights the gripping hostage situation and the bravery of the ship’s captain.
- “The Road to Guantanamo” (2006) – Though not set entirely in Somalia, this docudrama follows the journey of three English Muslims who were captured and detained in Guantanamo Bay after being mistaken for members of the Taliban while traveling through Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- “Good Morning, Somalia” (2019) – This Somali drama film revolves around the lives of four ordinary women from different backgrounds during the political and social turmoil in Somalia. It provides a glimpse into their struggles and resilience within a war-torn country.
- “A Stray” (2016) – Set in Minneapolis, this indie drama features a Somali-American protagonist who, after being kicked out of his family’s home, forms an unlikely bond with a stray dog. The film explores issues of identity, faith, and cultural clashes faced by the Somali diaspora.
- “From a Crooked Rib” by Nuruddin Farah: This novel tells the story of Ebla, a Somali girl who strives for independence and challenges societal norms.
- “The Orchard of Lost Souls” by Nadifa Mohamed: Set in the late 1980s during the Somali Civil War, the novel explores the lives of three women whose lives are intertwined amidst the conflict.
- “Maps” by Nuruddin Farah: This novel follows Askar, a boy growing up in Somalia during the civil war, as he navigates through political unrest and personal identity.
- “Links” by Nuruddin Farah: Another powerful novel by Nuruddin Farah, it delves into the complexity of family dynamics and personal struggles, set against the backdrop of a war-torn Somalia.
- “The Nomad Diaries” by Ayub Sheikh Yerow: Through the eyes of a nomadic Somali farmer, this book offers a perspective on life in the Somali countryside, highlighting the challenges of sustaining traditional ways of life amidst a changing world
WANDERLIST: Somalia in books and on film
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