The story of this film is an aesthetic narration of the death of a Kurdish Family, along the 20th century.
Cinematography
Every shot is a requiem composed in light and shadow.
Direction
Attoof makes 15 minutes feel like witnessing a century crumble.
Production
The house itself becomes the film's most eloquent performer.
Director
Shwan Attoof
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Attoof filmed in Iraqi Kurdistan using non-professional actors, many with direct family experience of the Anfal Campaign.
The house was scheduled for demolition days after filming; the film preserves what no longer exists.
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