"Blight," an ambitious short film written and directed by German-American filmmaker Markus Hoeckner, delves into the depths of a crumbling society plagued by food shortages and global warfare. In this dystopian thriller, two brothers confront a pivotal decision: to embrace the uncertain future of a mass exodus from Earth or seek solace amidst the remnants of their shattered world.

The film stars Somali-American actor Barkhad Abdirahman who is best known for his acclaimed roles in the Academy Award nominated Tom Hanks thriller, Captain Phillips (2013), Musa Syeed’s award-winning feature film A Stray (2016), and the short film Watu Wote, which won the Student Academy Award and was nominated for Best Live Action Short at the 2018 Oscars. Along with telling a gripping and authentic story, this Minnesota-made film looks to change longstanding negative representations of Somali characters in films.