A Prophecy We Chose to Ignore
In 2009, German filmmaker Uwe Boll released Darfur, a drama based on the genocide in western Sudan.
Critics dismissed the film as sensationalist, overly violent, and politically naive, with the Berlinale declining to screen it due to controversy.
What he portrayed on screen is now unfolding again — not only in Sudan, but also in Nigeria. And once again, the world is looking away.
The Film's Message
"Darfur" follows Western journalists visiting a Sudanese village under threat from Arab militias, where villagers speak of rape, murder, and ethnic cleansing.
The journalists face a moral dilemma: report what they’ve seen or stay and try to help, with the film ending in a massacre, a metaphor for global indifference.
Uwe Boll’s message was clear: silence kills.
Today, Sudan is once again engulfed in horror, with the nightmare returning in 2025.
Author's summary: Uwe Boll's film Darfur predicted the return of horror in Sudan.
- The film was released in 2009 and depicted the genocide in western Sudan.
- Critics dismissed it as sensationalist and overly violent.
- The situation in Sudan has worsened, with the world looking away.
More News
- Documenting Peoplehood: Archives as Resources for UNPO Members’ Fundamental Rights -
- Led by brass bands on sunny afternoon students march to celebrate 150th anniversary of Tonga Constitution
- Gen AI success requires an AI champions network
- Anchors Away! Historic Birmingham Gem Reopens Its Doors Following Restoration - Hospitality & Catering News
- Has Saatchi scaled the commanding heights of Christmas for John Lewis? - More About Advertising