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Title:Ali And His Miracle Sheep
A gorgeous blend of facts and fiction is what this film serves you. A thought-provoking story of Ali, a 9-year-old mute, brings his sheep, Kirmenta, for sacrifice on a 400-kilometer trip over Iraq's war-ravaged landscapes. But what is so miraculous about the sheep and how it has unraveled the suffering of Iraq is the answer you should look for in this film.
Director(s):
Maythem Ridha
Country:
Iraq, UK
Language:
Arabic dialogue, with English subtitle
Categories
GCC Short Film
Duration:
26 minutes
Production Year:
2021 (Middle East Premiere)
Maythem Ridha
Maythem Ridha is a filmmaker and director from Iraq, based in the Middle East and UK. He has more than 25 years of experience in many award-winning filmmaking and cinematography projects. While he was at Oxford University, and then NFTS, Maythem Ridha wrote a collection of short stories dedicated to cinema, titled (Iraqi Stories). “Ali And His Miracle Sheep”, one out of “Iraqi Stories”, won the prestigious award for Best Film at the Sheffield Doc Fest UK Competition 2021. Since then, it has been the selection of more than 30 major international festivals and has won numerous awards.