Casting Closed!

EUROPE: Somali speaking actors (m/f) all ages, for film shooting in Kenya and Italy [P]

Production Type: feature film

Taking Actors From: Europe

Closing Date: Sunday, 18th December, 2022

Payment: Paid

Casting Overview

From Mogadishu to Beijing, from Libya to Lampedusa, this is the true story of Samia Yusuf Omar, a Somalian Olympic athlete – and young woman in search of a better life.

Based on the award-winning best-seller Non dirmi che hai paura (Don’t tell me you’re afraid) by Giuseppe Catozzella.

Shooting late 2022 – 2023 in Kenya and Italy.

Roles

Role: Open Role

Gender: open

Playing Ages: 16–99

Casting for many different roles, male and female, of all ages, for actors who speak Somali. Roles include: CAMBARA (Female, 18–30 years) An athlete competing at the Olympic Games. Runner, hurdler. FADUMA (Female, 50–70 years) The grandmother of Samia's friend Miriam (18), who is crossing the desert with them on a truck. DURAN FARAH (Male, 40–65 years) Vice President of the Somali Olympic Committee (2008); a friendly man, supportive of Samia. And many other roles (including lead characters) of all genders and ages. Please confirm your language level in Somali.

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