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“In Gacal, a jealous husband mistakenly takes hostage the brother of a playboy, who is currently out on a date with his wife.”
Gacal is the third feature film from Giza Visuals and the directorial debut of Mohamed Ali. The film was in production since early 2021 and is primarily shot in the Eastleigh area of Nairobi.
It stars some of the most talented and well-known Somali screen actors including Zubeir Mohamed and Abdisattar Ahmed.
In keeping with our mission of growing the film industry, the film is also the feature acting debut of Elyas Mohamud and Basro Dahir, who have stared in an array of short films and YouTube videos, and the first-ever screen appearance of Naima Isse.
Gacal is a fun thrill of a film with interesting characters, anchored in human emotions.
MAIN CAST
Up-and-coming actor Elyas Mohamud plays the main role in Gacal. Elyas has proven his skills in many short films including the multiple award-winning short films Hurid and Ushuhuda by Giza visuals.
Opposite him is Zubeir Mohamed, who plays a scorned husband in the film, and is a popular face in the Somali entertainment scene. From his appearance in feature films such as Ayanle: The Movie to his running role on the popular Somali YouTube Channel Somali react. He has won the hearts of fans across the country and is on his way to the top.
Up-and-coming actor Elyas Mohamud plays the main role in Gacal. Elyas has proven his skills in many short films including the multiple award-winning short films Hurid and Ushuhuda by Giza visuals.
Opposite him is Zubeir Mohamed, who plays a scorned husband in the film, and is a popular face in the Somali entertainment scene. From his appearance in feature films such as Ayanle: The Movie to his running role on the popular Somali YouTube Channel Somali react. He has won the hearts of fans across the country and is on his way to the top.
SUPPORTING CAST
The main cast is supported by an equally impressive talent of supporting characters including Abdisattar Ahmed, who has been in the film industry for over ten years, and the relative newcomer Basro Dahir who has just proven there is a place for her in the acting space.
Gacal will be screening on the 11th of June at the Alliance Francoise 2022 and the filmmakers hope to see you there for a night of fun and entertainment.
The main cast is supported by an equally impressive talent of supporting characters including Abdisattar Ahmed, who has been in the film industry for over ten years, and the relative newcomer Basro Dahir who has just proven there is a place for her in the acting space.
Gacal will be screening on the 11th of June at the Alliance Francoise 2022 and the filmmakers hope to see you there for a night of fun and entertainment.
SUPPORTING CAST