Top Movies from Chad
Welcome to our curated collection of films from Chad, where cinematic traditions, cultural nuances, and storytelling heritage come together to create unforgettable viewing experiences. This selection highlights both internationally acclaimed classics and emerging favorites, showcasing the best that Chad cinema has to offer. Whether you’re new to this country’s film scene or looking to rediscover old favorites, our catalog provides a window into the rich tapestry of Chad moviemaking.
Lingui: The Sacred Bonds (2021)
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On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they’ve ever known.
Hissein Habré, A Chadian Tragedy (2016)
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In 2013, former Chadian dictator Hissein Habré’s arrest in Senegal marked the end of a long combat for the survivors of his regime. Accompanied by the Chairman of the Association of the Victims of the Hissein Habré Regime, Mahamat Saleh Haroun goes to meet those who survived this tragedy and who still bear the scars of the horror in their flesh and in their souls. Through their courage and determination, the victims accomplish an unprecedented feat in the history of Africa: that of bringing a Head of State to trial.
A Screaming Man (2010)
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Adam Ousmane is a pool attendant at a local resort. When the new managers decide to downsize, Adam loses his job to his own son, Abdel. Shattered by the turn of events, Adam is pressured into contributing to the Chadian war effort. With no money to speak of, the only asset he can donate is his son.
Bye Bye Africa (2003)
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A Chadian film director who lives and works in France returns home upon the death of his mother. He is shocked at the degraded state of the country and the national cinema. The filmmaker decides to make a film dedicated to his mother.