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Festival of Iraqi Culture Event: The Language of the Eye: Short Films from Iraq

Sat, March 16, 2013 3:00 pm at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education

Free and Open to the Public


"Cola" (2011)

Yahya Al-Allaq, director. A girl becomes the sole provider for her large family because of her father's illness (19 min.). Arabic with English subtitles

"Frame" (2011)

Luay Fadhil, director. A photographer uses an old camera to photograph the film's characters within its frame (16 min.). Arabic with English subtitles

"Threat" (Gef) (2005)

Shawkat Amin Korki, director. A boy, who is supporting his family, gets into trouble on his first day at work (23 min.).

"One Day in Khadimiya Prison" (2008)

Oday Salah, director. Documents the life of women prisoners inside a Baghdad prison (50 min.). Arabic with English subtitles

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Last updated: 2013-02-25 13:37:01

Shawkat Amin Korki
Shawkat Amin Korki
One Day in Khadimiya Prison
One Day in Khadimiya Prison

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Alwan Film Festival 2013

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