The runner
Director: Saeed Taji Farouky
The Runner is a film about endurance. It is the story of a champion long-distance runner whose journey transformed him from an athlete into the symbol of a national liberation movement. Salah Hmatou Ameidan is willing to risk his life, his career, his family and his nationality to run for a country that doesn't exist. He is from Western Sahara, officially Africa's last colony and under Moroccan occupation since 1975.
In brief
The runner (2013) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 1h 35min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The runner runs 95 minutes (1h 35min).
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The runner was released in 2013.
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