Al Dhareeh (The Tomb)
Eltayeb Mahdi, 1977, SD, 16mm to digital, sound, 16'
The Tomb is a black and white 16mm short film by Eltayeb Mahdi, founding member of the Sudanese Film Group. The film follows a man who presents himself as a saint and deceives a crowd of followers for personal gain. This early work showcases Mahdi’s interest in exposing social manipulation and false prophets in Sudanese society.
