Iraq, the Song of the Missing Men
Screens: Saturday March 31st at 9:00 PM
DIRECTOR: Layth Abdulamir bio
Producer: Yves Billon & Alain Pitten
Screenwriter: Layth Abdulamir, Hussein Kamil, Fouad Reda
Cinematographer: Ammar Saad
Music: Muhammed Gumar
World Sales: Zarafa Films
Genre: Documentary/Travelogue
Length: 55 min.
Rating: PG
Country of Production: Iraq/France
Year of Production: 2005
Languages: Arabic with English Subtitles
Synopsis
On a voyage across Iraq, filmmaker Layth Abdulamir examines the common roots of this often misunderstood country. The documentary takes the form of a travelogue, presenting interviews with Iraqis of all stripes & from all regions of the country. As the camera traverses the panoramic landscape, the amazing diversity of Iraqi society is unveiled.
Festivals
19th Singapore International Film Festival, 2006