72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Zaman, l'homme des roseaux / Zaman, the Man Who Lives in the Reeds

Amer Alwan
Frantzia - Irak      78 m.
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Zaman and his wife have always lived in the Iraqi swamp region. Having met on the water, they have built their life together in their reed house. One day, Zaman learns that his wife suffers from a strange illness caused by the war. Consulting the only doctor in the region, he suggests that Zaman go to the city for the necessary medicine. Sailing on the Tigris, Zaman observes what's happening on the banks; he witnesses the ancient and modern history of the Iraqi land and its people. Resorting to all sorts of efforts and spending the little money he has, Zaman at last gets the medicine. He returns home happy and his wife is pleased to see him after so much time. But they can only exchange a very few words.
Director
Amer Alwan
Screenplay
Amer Alwan
Photography
Tomasz Cichawa
Edition
Roger Ikhlef
Music
François Rabbath
Cast
Sami Kaftan, Shada Salim, Hussein Imad, Saadiya Al Zaydi, Haider Abbas, Karim Awad
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Guilgamesh Films
Running Time
78 m.
Country
Frantzia - Irak
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