Archive · 23 Jun 2025
‘Ghost Season’ Novel to Become Film, Directed by Akuol de Mabior
A new movie is being made based on a book called 'Ghost Season'.
The story is about five people who meet near the border of Sudan and South Sudan during a time of war.
These people, including an American geographer, a translator, and a cook, become friends despite the difficult situation.
The film will be made by a company called Smashing Dandelions, founded by a writer and a producer.
The director, Akuol de Mabior, is known for making documentaries and this will be her first time directing a regular movie.
The movie will be produced in Paris.
Michael Bronner's production company, Smashing Dandelions, will adapt Fatin Abbas' novel 'Ghost Season' into a feature film.
Akuol de Mabior will write and direct the film, marking her narrative feature debut.
The novel depicts five strangers forming bonds amidst war and displacement on the Sudanese border.
Smashing Dandelions was co-founded by Michael Bronner and Bhakti Shringarpure in 2024.
The production company is based in Paris and is also working on another film, 'Nuur'.
- Who
- Michael Bronner, Bhakti Shringarpure, Akuol de Mabior, and Fatin Abbas.
- What
- Smashing Dandelions will adapt 'Ghost Season' into a feature film.
- When
- Not specified in the article, the film is in development.
- Where
- The story is set on the border of Sudan and South Sudan. Smashing Dandelions is based in Paris.
- Why
- To bring a character-driven political drama with underrepresented perspectives to the screen.
- Film Title
- 'Ghost Season'
- Production Company
- Smashing Dandelions
- Director
- Akuol de Mabior
- Producers
- Michael Bronner and Bhakti Shringarpure
- Based on
- Fatin Abbas's novel 'Ghost Season'
- Smashing Dandelions Founded
- 2024
- Production Location
- Paris