Netherlands / Jan 30, 2026 / International Film Festival Rotterdam
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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. Accused of exploiting his marriage, he moves between courtroom, city streets and stage, carrying the weight of judgment, loyalty, and unspoken guilt.
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Whispers of a Burning Scent |
| Original language | SO |
| Production countries | Somalia, Germany, Austria |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Maanmaal Art and Culture Centre, Lost Frame Films |
| Release date | 30 gennaio 2026 |
| Production | Mo Harawe |
| Writer | Mo Harawe |
| Editing | Alexander von Piechwoski |
| Cinematography | Mostafa El Kashef |
| Assistant directors | Mo Harawe |
| Camera operators | Mostafa El Kashef |
| Additional photography | Mostafa El Kashef |
| Production design | Nur Abdulkadir |
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| Art direction | Nur Abdulkadir |
| Set decoration | Nur Abdulkadir |
Release dates
Premiere
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