

Samia
Samia Yusuf Omar is just 9 years old when she discovers her special talent: she is faster than all the other boys and girls. With her friend Ali, who is the same age, she has the goal to earn real money with running and become famous. The children make a pact: Ali becomes Samia's coach. With his help, Samia is to become a real champion. But the ongoing civil war makes life in Mogadishu increasingly difficult...
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- civil war
- somalia
- somali
- young girl
- running
- samia yusuf omar
- samia
- samiya
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Music
Produced in
Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Italy
Where to watch
Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Pijama Films
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereTribeca Film Festival9 Jun 2024
CanadaCA
- PremiereVancouver International Film Festival26 Sept 2024
AustriaAT
- Theatrical1431 Jan 2025
BrazilBR
- Digital / OTT1230 Apr 2026
GermanyDE
- PremiereMunich International Film Festival4 Jul 2024
- Theatrical1219 Sept 2024
IndonesiaID
- PremiereJakarta World Cinema23 Sept 2024
ItalyIT
- Theatrical5 Dec 2024
South KoreaKR
- Premiere15Seoul International Women's Film Festival22 Aug 2025
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Samia was released on 19 September 2024.
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