Baghdad on Fire
This film portrays Tiba’s compelling journey as she fights for freedom and equality in post-invasion Iraq. 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion, and on October 1st, thousands gather in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to commemorate the youth demonstrations against chaos, corruption, and conflict. Tiba, a 19-year-old, stands among them. In a society with strict gender separation, men and women unite to demand change, tired of militias, corrupt politicians, and foreign interference. Tiba joins her friends Yousif and Khader to form a medical team, spending days and nights at Tahrir Square. They laugh, cry, and face danger, embodying the spirit of Iraqi youth and women. Despite trauma and depression, Tiba, a leader in the 2019 demonstrations, continues to fight for a new Iraq and her dreams of education and independence. The film traces her transformation from forced marriage and abuse to her pursuit of a better future and democracy. Will she succeed?
Kim Christiansen (Sales agent – DR Sales)
Integral film