The young generation of Iraqis has known little else but war since the US invasion. Although their daily lives differ significantly from those of Western youth, they are united in their pursuit of happiness, freedom, and safety. The film takes a hopeful look into a world little known to audiences.
Genre: Cinema documentary
Shooting: April 2022 - April 2023
Finalization: Autumn 2023
Length: 90 minutes
Language: Iraqi Arabic
Subtitles: DE, ENG
Shot in: 2K Digital / DCP
Production: Filmgerberei GmbH
Producers: Nadine Lüchinger & Flavio Gerber
Coproducer (IRQ): Rola productions, Mohammed Alghadhban
Coproduction: SRG SSR SRF Schweizer Radio & Fernsehen
Director: Maja Tschumi
Written by: Maja Tschumi & Melak Madhi (Milo) & Mohammed Al Khalili
DOP: Silvio Gerber
Revolution Footage: Mohammed Al Khalili
1st AD: Yassir Kareem
1st AC: Mohammed Fouad
Sound Recordist: Kurt Human
Sound design & mix: Julian Joseph & Kurt Human
Editor: Alex Bakri
Music: Manouk Roussyalian
SUISSIMAGE - Momentum
Zürcher Filmstiftung
- Special mention from ZFF Summit Climbers Jury 2022