Through a mix of narrative, documentary and experimental shorts produced all around the world, we present seven stories chronicling the struggles faced by Iraqis over the past 50 years. From the Iraq-Iran War to Desert Storm to ISIS and the persecution of the Yazidi people, these films offer us windows into a world that many of us don't see.
This program includes the following films:
In the Shadow of Paradise (United States) dir. Sahar al-Sawaf & Thomas Helman
Mother is Back (Iraq) dir. Rami Al-Shatri
The Black Veil (Qatar) dir. A.J. Al-Thani
Aziz (United States) dir. Ramiel Petros
Grace (Australia) dir. Brian Patto
Safia (Iraq) dir. Ahmed Abd
Ido (Iraq) dir. Saman Mustefa
Grace; a wide-eyed, pink pajamaed child of only eight; survives with Dad within the confines of her home. At their doorstep is Mosul — a land of hatred under fundamentalist tyranny. A land shielded from Grace, its constant weight resting heavy on the shoulders of Dad. When violent fanatics come to their home, Dad uses the innocent game of hide-and-seek as a means of protecting his daughter.
About the filmmaker:
Brian Patto is an Iraqi born, Melbourne based award-winning director and editor. He has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands to deliver superbly creative TV and Online commercials for over 10 years. Delivering world-class work for Schweppes, ANZ, Medibank, and the Australian Government just to name a few.
- Year2021
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountryAustralia
- DirectorBrian Patto
- ScreenwriterChristopher Gillingham
- ProducerDarren McFarlane, Georgia Mappin
- Executive ProducerJulia Adams, Darren McFarlane, Brian Patto, Aaron Farrugia, Briner Patto
- CastBasel Patto, Lara Matti, Johnny Qaryaqos, Grace Mansour
- CinematographerAaron Farrugia
- EditorChristopher Gillingham
- ComposerDmitri Golovko
- Sound DesignPaul Shanahan
Through a mix of narrative, documentary and experimental shorts produced all around the world, we present seven stories chronicling the struggles faced by Iraqis over the past 50 years. From the Iraq-Iran War to Desert Storm to ISIS and the persecution of the Yazidi people, these films offer us windows into a world that many of us don't see.
This program includes the following films:
In the Shadow of Paradise (United States) dir. Sahar al-Sawaf & Thomas Helman
Mother is Back (Iraq) dir. Rami Al-Shatri
The Black Veil (Qatar) dir. A.J. Al-Thani
Aziz (United States) dir. Ramiel Petros
Grace (Australia) dir. Brian Patto
Safia (Iraq) dir. Ahmed Abd
Ido (Iraq) dir. Saman Mustefa
Grace; a wide-eyed, pink pajamaed child of only eight; survives with Dad within the confines of her home. At their doorstep is Mosul — a land of hatred under fundamentalist tyranny. A land shielded from Grace, its constant weight resting heavy on the shoulders of Dad. When violent fanatics come to their home, Dad uses the innocent game of hide-and-seek as a means of protecting his daughter.
About the filmmaker:
Brian Patto is an Iraqi born, Melbourne based award-winning director and editor. He has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands to deliver superbly creative TV and Online commercials for over 10 years. Delivering world-class work for Schweppes, ANZ, Medibank, and the Australian Government just to name a few.
- Year2021
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountryAustralia
- DirectorBrian Patto
- ScreenwriterChristopher Gillingham
- ProducerDarren McFarlane, Georgia Mappin
- Executive ProducerJulia Adams, Darren McFarlane, Brian Patto, Aaron Farrugia, Briner Patto
- CastBasel Patto, Lara Matti, Johnny Qaryaqos, Grace Mansour
- CinematographerAaron Farrugia
- EditorChristopher Gillingham
- ComposerDmitri Golovko
- Sound DesignPaul Shanahan