Allahu Akbar
By: Usama Alshaibi
(USA, 2007, 6 min)
Screens: Friday, November 11th, 9:30pm
Synopsis:
In many Islamic sects, it is forbidden to have depictions of God or the Prophet. Complex geometrical patterns are used to praise the perfection of God in nature.
Director's Bio:
Usama Alshaibi was born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1969. His work in film and video has been screened at a number international film festivals and venues. In 2004, Usama returned to his birthplace in Iraq to shoot his first feature documentary titled Nice Bombs, which had a theatrical release in 2007 and a broadcast premiere on the Sundance Channel in 2008.
