crISIS

Synopsis

ISIS occupation of north and west Iraq causes severe security deterioration in Baghdad. This creates psychological problems for Asaad, who lost his wife in a car bomb. Afterwards, he decided not to leave home even for work to keep his only son (Fadi) alive. Fadi wishes to go to school with his friends, but he is scared to take this decision alone. Then Alaa’– a family friend– helps them to go out. 

Director

Ali Kareem Obaid

Video Duration

10 min.

Year

2015

Country

Italy

Language

Arabic, English subtitles