Survivors of Firdous Square

Adel Khaled - Iraq

Synopsis

This is the story of two artists, Bassem the sculptor and Adel the director. We see their struggles in Baghdad as a result of the US ocupation, and their departure for Damascus. There their paths separate: Bassem returns to Baghdad and dies in mysterious circumstances, while Adel makes it to Europe.

Film details

Genre : Short documentary
Duration : 28 minutes
Year of production : 2017
Country : Iraq
Screenwriter : Adel Khaled
Cinematography : بارع جبار
Editor : واثق الميري
Director : Adel Khaled
Production company : Adel Khaled
Email : adel1joda@gmail.com






Born in Baghdad, he graduated from its Institute of Fine Arts. In 2008 he fled to Belgium where he is now living. He directed and co-directed Iraqi Souls and Dance with a Bullet.