A Swing in Atayfiyah/تتبغدد عليه | Aspirations Bundle

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A Swing in Atayfiyah' dwells in the memory of homes and friendships left behind in Iraq, the irrecoverable sense of belonging, and the dissonance of diaspora. Atayfiyah, Baghdad, a place of peace and heartbreak.

Year
2024
Runtime
3.4 minutes
Language
Arabic
Country
UK, Iraq

Director
Bediah

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