Ali & the Ball (2008)

06/13/2008 (AU) • 15m

Drama

A story about life behind razor wire, told through the eyes of a child

Overview

8-year-old Ali lives in a refugee detention centre with his mother and little sister Fatima. When his mother's precious knitting needles are confiscated, Ali is forced to take action. Desperate to save his family, he hatches a plan using a ball and the help of a girl on the other side of the razor-wire fence.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

refugee

detention

pov (point of view)

kids

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