Uncle Awwad Documentary Film

A master of the sea, Uncle Awwad spends his days aboard his vessel, singing to the waves and navigating by the stars. In the traditional gatherings of Yanbu, he shares his poetry and deepest reflections. His daily routine remains remarkably unchanged from his childhood; having grown up on the Red Sea, he has never strayed from its shores. In this instalment of the Fulan series, we visit Awwad bin Salem, affectionately known as Abu Hilal. Born in Yanbu Al-Bahr, he guides us through the rich history of Yanbuawi art, the daily rhythms of a fisherman's life, and the profound ethics of the sea.