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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