Bashar is the heart of the film. His life was forever changed when the Islamic State seized his home in Mosul’s Old City, turning it into a bomb factory. During the final battle for the city’s liberation, a series of explosions reduced his house to dust. Now 4 generations live in a tiny rental house with no hope of any changes soon.
Director Zaradasht Ahmed is an IDFA-winning Kurdish-Norwegian filmmaker originally from Iraq, renowned for his compelling storytelling in conflict zones. With over 17 years of experience, he has worked extensively across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, capturing human resilience through documentary filmmaking.
World Premiere at CPH:DOX in the Human Rights Competition!
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