The Last Hijack

Tommy Pallotta & Femke Wolting Nederland 2014 83 min.

Somalia is the epicenter of piracy and Mohamed is one of the most experienced pirates. But at the same time Mohamed is also simply just a man, trying to hold his head above water in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. The film offers a dramatic look at the way this pirate ended up in this dangerous way of life. Animations of Mohamed's memories, fears and dreams provide a cinematic addition to and contrast with the raw images from his daily life . Somalia is the worldwide capital of piracy, and Mohamed is one of Somalia's most experienced priates. But in his homeland, a failed state, Mohamed is just another middle-aged man trying to make ends meet. Far removed from the glamour and adventure of the pirates of books and movies, Somali pirates face increasing scrutiny and stigmatization both at home and abroad. Now Mohamed is engaged and both his parents and his in-laws pressure him to change his ways before the big wedding day. Mohamed senses that the golden age of piracy may be coming to an end, and with pressure pounting to provide for his loved ones, he must decide whether to risk everything for one last hijack. "Last Hijack" is both a feature-length documentary and an online transmedia experience, which offer the viewer a unique and original way to explore the story of Somali piracy from different perspectives. This transmedia production will be launched after the Berlinale on: lasthijack.com