Life after the fall

  • Life after the fall
Type : Documentary
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Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2008
Format : Feature
Running time : 155 (in minutes)
http://www.lifeafterthefall.com

An unique insight into modern day Iraq, eloquently portrayed by Iraqi director Kasim Abid, who returned to his native country after an absence of 30 years. Shot over five years, this film shows the director reuniting with his family in 2003. They have survived dictatorship, war and sanctions and are ready for change. Abid's family struggles against growing despair as the country falls apart and violence moves ever closer to them. Through wonderful characters, we gain a real understanding of the issues that are facing Iraqi citizen.

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

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