Dhalinyaro

Dhalinyaro (Youth) is a 2017 Djiboutian drama film directed by Lula Ali Ismaïl where she became the first Djiboutian film director.^[1] It is co-produced by Ali Ismaïl along with Alexandra Ramniceanu, Jean-Frédéric Samie and Gilles Sandoz for Samawada Films.^[2] The film stars Amina Mohamed Ali, Tousmo Mouhoumed Mohamed, and Bilan Samir Moubus in main roles.^[3] It is the first feature film in Djibouti cinema history which had its premiere in July 2017.^[4][5][6]

The film follows three young women from different socio-economic backgrounds.^{[citation needed]} It was supported by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and was co-produced in Canada, Somalia, France and Djibouti.^[7] It was filmed entirety in Djibouti. The film received critical acclaim and won several awards at international film festivals.^[8][9]