This film tells the story of two weddings, one in a small desert village and the other in a busy city, while highlighting everyday life in different parts of the country. It also contrasts traditional ways of life with modern ideas that come from younger Somalis and social media.

In the remote rural village of Toon, herder Jamalli Muhammad Ahmed can only marry a local woman, Hoda, after first obtaining her family’s permission. In a tradition going back generations, they all gather in the shade of a large tree to decide whether they are a suitable match. Only then can Jamalli and Hoda start planning their lives together.

Abdullatif Deeq Omar, in Hargeisa city, however, first met his future wife, Najma, on Facebook. They eloped but eventually returned to their families, who accepted their marriage plans.

Turkish artist Esref Armagan is one of the few blind commercial painters in the world.

Blind from birth, he learned to draw by touching and copying carved shapes. As he grew older, Armagan adapted techniques that allowed him to add perspective to his work.

A few critics suggested that his art was not his own, a claim refuted by those who witnessed him paint.

Today, Armagan’s artwork is in demand internationally. He also mentors young visually impaired children, demonstrating how they can achieve their artistic dreams.

Against the breathtaking, cinematic backdrop of Jordan’s Wadi Rum, two remarkable individuals-Abu Khaled and Maliha-are caught at the crossroads of a disappearing nomadic life. Abu Khaled lives with his family, leading a life rooted in Bedouin tradition. Yet it is Maliha’s fierce independence that drives the film: having rejected her family’s relocation to the village, she lives a solitary life in the vast desert, clinging to the freedom of the empty landscape. As one person embraces the collective struggle and another chooses radical solitude, this documentary poses a universal question: in a world pushing for settlement, what does it truly mean to stay behind?

What happens when the greatest barrier becomes the most profound inspiration? Silence explores the lives and artistic journeys of three deaf creators who challenge conventional perceptions of art and communication. Amira, an actress whose performances transcend auditory limitations; Hanan, a painter whose visual world speaks volumes; and Mohamed, a filmmaker whose unique perspective brings new dimensions to storytelling. This documentary delves into their creative processes, personal triumphs, and how their lived experience of silence empowers them to create art that is deeply moving, visually rich, and universally resonant.