Overview of Survive or Die (2018)
- Synopsis:
The story centers on Shade, a 16-year-old refugee whose escape from a war-torn African country lands her in a desolate part of Australia. She must brave starvation, harsh terrain, and a vengeful hunter chasing her over his son’s death.WikipediaIMDbeaglesfm.comTubi - Key Cast:
- Hawa Barnes as Shade (the main survivor)
- Felino Dolloso, Caroline McQuade among others
- Emmanuella Samuel appears as Shade’s Thoughts—a creative, introspective role adding depth to the lead’s survival journeyWikipediaIMDbeaglesfm.com
- Crew & Production:
Written and directed by Daniel Okoduwa and Mike Kang. Produced by Scrim Entertainment. Runtime is approximately 82 minutes, and the language is EnglishWikipedia - Release & Recognition:
Premiered at the AACTA Film Fest in 2018 and later released on Amazon Prime Video in 2020Wikipedia. The film won several awards:- Best Feature Film at Universe Multicultural Film Festival (Los Angeles, 2019)
- Best Indie Feature at Vegas Movie Awards (2019)
- Best Music Score at the Mediterranean Film Festival, Cannes (2018)Wikipedia
- Reception:
Critics described the film as viscerally powerful—“Difficult to watch, harder to come to grips with… this movie chills you to the bone.”Wikipedia
Streaming & Fundraiser Info
- The movie saw significant attention online—19 million views on YouTube for the version labeled “Survive or Die | Full Action Survival Movie | Emmanuella Samuel – Fundraiser”YouTube
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Why It Stands Out
- The film combines raw survival intensity with the emotional depth of refugee experiences.
- Emmanuella’s unique role—voicing the protagonist’s inner thoughts—adds a poignant narrative layer.
- Its festival circuit success and strong streaming performance demonstrate its resonance with global audiences.