Mawtini/My Homeland
Baghdad, early 90s, in a reality where humans have given way to cyborgs, a young couple and their newborn baby try to flee their country where war has just broken out. This animated film tells a true story and plunges viewers into a futuristic world. A moving love letter from an eternally grateful daughter.
This short film will be screened as a supporting film to a feature-length film, a panel discussion or a short-film programme.
Please check the schedule to see which film, panel or short-film programme the film will be screened with and book a ticket for the corresponding screening or event.
Movie length
Short film
Movie type
Animation
Countries
Switzerland / Iraq
Language
Arabic
Subtitles: English
Year
2023
Show Times
Sat, 05.04.2025 – 21:00, Filmpodium, Arab/e
Sun, 06.04.2025 – 18:00, Frame 3, Arab/e
Running Time
13'
Director
Tabarak Allah Abbas
Of Iraqi origin, Tabarak Allah Abbas was born and grew up in Switzerlqnd. She graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor in Cinema from HEAD Geneva. Mawtini (2023) won awards around the world.
Screenplay
Tabarak Allah Abbas
Cinematography
Antoine Tran
Music
Loan Boulat
Editor
Camille Uliana
Cast
Tabarak Allah Abbas
Aniat Abbas
Yassin El Dawrashi
Aniat Abbas
Yassin El Dawrashi