HoFF | Soumsoum, The Night of the Stars (2026)

Haunted by mysterious visions, 17-year-old Kellou struggles to understand the powers she possesses. When she meets Aya, a woman shunned by her village, she discovers a world in which ancient beliefs and supernatural forces are deeply intertwined. In Chad's remote Ennedi Desert, ancient rock formations rise above the sand, steeped in centuries of myths and legends. Seventeen-year-old Kellou is troubled by strange visions and powers she cannot explain, leaving her increasingly isolated from her community. Everything changes when she meets Aya, a young woman cast out by the villagers. Drawn together by their shared outsider status, the two form a powerful bond. But as suspicion turns to hostility, Kellou must find the courage to defend Aya and confront the beliefs that have shaped her world. (2026 · Mahamat-Saleh Haroun · 101 min) Screening at De Uitkijk.