On a recent film project documenting the effects of mobile phones and internet’s arrival in Western Africa’s rural settings, we spent time with a Pheul family. A nomadic people present in large swathes of the continent, they rely on their animals to survive, moving according to the availability of rangelands. 

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During the cold season, family members gather at their home for a few months, before splitting ways again. This time is a chance to get a glimpse into family dynamics, intergenerational relationships and share meals under the stars.