Sudan's national film archive and forgotten films

NOTE from Sudan Watch editor: This important 25-minute documentary-film by Suhaib Gasmelbari is heartbreaking. After working for 40 years in Sudan's film production department, Benjamin Chowkwan Ado and Awad Eldaw were appointed to look after the archive. The film gives a rare glimpse into their journey and the Sudanese government's neglect of Sudanese history. The video was posted in 2017. Any updates would be appreciated. 

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Video from Al Jazeera English

A film by Suhaib Gasmelbari
Published 22 October 2017 - copy of full description:

"Sudan's Forgotten Films - Witness

Benjamin and Awad run Sudan's national film archive. The two men, who've worked together for more than 40 years, are devoted to protecting their country's visual memories. 

Home to some 13,000 films, the archive preserves pivotal moments of Sudan's turbulent history, and is one of the largest in Africa. 

But the archive is in a fragile state. Following years of neglect and poor storage, many film reels are turning to dust in Sudan's unforgiving tropical climate. 

The two friends are determined to turn it around and embark on a mission to save the old films. Will they succeed in preserving Sudan's visual history for future generations before it's too late?"

Source: YouTube https://youtu.be/NUPlYMjC4FY

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