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Baghdad on Fire

Image du film Baghdad on Fire - FIFDH 2022
IMPACT DAYS

Ce film suit Tiba, une jeune de 19 ans, en Iraq après l’invasion américaine. En 2022, lors du 20e anniversaire de l’invasion, des milliers se rassemblent à Bagdad pour commémorer les protestations contre le chaos et la corruption. Tiba, qui défend l’égalité et la liberté, se joint aux manifestations avec Yousif et Khader. Ensemble, ils forment une équipe médicale, bravant les dangers sur la place Tahrir. Le film illustre la lutte de Tiba contre les traumatismes, la dépression et un passé marqué par un mariage forcé et des abus. Leadeuse des manifestations de 2019, elle aspire à un nouvel Iraq, à l’éducation et à l’indépendance. Sa quête de démocratie et d’un avenir meilleur est au cœur du film.

Section : Impact Days
Pays : Irak
Langue originale : arabe
Réalisation
Karrar Al-Azzawi
Karrar Al-Azzawi (Irak)
Production
Jørgen Lorentzen
Jørgen Lorentzen (Norvège)
Kim Christiansen (Sales agent – DR Sales)
Integral film
Durée
60' / 52'’
Statut de production
Terminé
Finalisé en
Juillet 2023
Impact Statement
This is a character-driven film following a young woman taking part in the democracy movement in Iraq and her growth from early marriage, violence and divorce into a young woman taking leadership in the demonstrations for a better future. We want to convey the truth about the hope of young people in Iraq and show it to both the huge number of youths in the Middle East and to the adults. The film portrays the protagonists' strength and resilience, offering hope to those facing adversity. In collaboration with NGOs, it focuses on early marriage, gender equality, and democracy, highlighting young men and women's joint efforts for change. We want to approach politicians, youths, change-makers and participate in educational programs.
The film aims to empower women and youth, amplify Iraqi activists' voices for democracy, combat underage marriages and promote education, advocate for the Domestic Violence Law, and inspire viewers to become agents of change.
Impact Goals
  1. To support women and youth and demand for their rights.
  2. To strengthen the voice of Iraqi democracy activists and raise international awareness about the current situation in Iraq.
  3. To reduce and stop the marriage of minors and support education.
  4. To push and influence the enactment of the Domestic Violence Law.
  5. To enable viewers of the film to become agents of change.
Impact Strategy
  • Work with NGOs that are active in Iraq.
  • Organize awareness campaigns at an international and national level.
  • Screen the film at workshops, seminars and conferences.
  • Special screenings for influential figures, lawmakers, and key decision-makers at national and international levels.
  • Develop partnerships with research firms and think tanks to explore the issue further and start advocating at the policy-making level.
  • Reach out to mainstream media. - Build conversation among students and universities to explore possibilities of further strengthening democratic rights. - Initiate a solid social media campaign internationally as part of sensitisation efforts.
  • International screening tours accompanied by panel discussions and conversations on social media at libraries, universities, museums, and community screenings.
  • Partner with key international organizations who are working with women’s rights.
Contact
Contact principal
Jørgen Lorentzen (Norvège): jl@heddafound.no
Participants présents aux Impacts Days
Jørgen Lorentzen (Norvège)
Karrar Al-Azzawi (Irak)

FUNDERS
Norwegian Film Institute
Østnorsk Film Center
Fritt Ord

BROADCASTERS
Al Jazeera
AftenpostenTV
DR Sales

FUNDERS
Norwegian Film Institute
Østnorsk Film Center
Fritt Ord

BROADCASTERS
Al Jazeera
AftenpostenTV
DR Sales