When Harmattan Blows

When Harmattan Blows 2024 Directed by Edyta Wróblewska Gdy powieje harmattan

Barbara is 25 and lives in Accra, the capital of Ghana. As an eight-year-old girl, she shared the fate of thousands of Ghanaian children who were put to slave labour by their own parents. For years Barbara functioned in a world full of abuse, violence and fear but she survived. Although full of anger, she has been supporting her parents and pays for the family, but their expectations keep rising. One day, together with her eldest brother, Kweku, she returns to her hometown to solve some family problems. Before that can happen, Barbara has to finally confront her parents.

Country Poland

Production Country Poland

Language Polish

Spoken Languages English , Polish

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Canal+ , MX35 , Pinot Films , Fundacja Filmowa im. Władysława Ślesickiego , SK Film Studio , Omenaa Foundation , Omi Productions

Release Date 13 May 2024

78 mins