The Station (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film

Released in 1989, The Station is a documentary film directed by Eltayeb Mahdi, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. Sudan, in the late 1980s. People cross the desert on foot or cover long distances by car and truck. In Al Mahatta, Eltayeb Mahdi shows encounters at one of the large crossroads between the capital Khartoum in the centre of the country and Bur Sudan on the Red Sea.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Station page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Station (1989)?
- In US, The Station is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was The Station released?
- The Station was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.