LIFE AFTER THE FALL (Irak, 2008)



Documentaire - Couleur – 155’
Direction: Kasim Abid
Screenplay: Kasim Abid
Director of Photography: Kasim Abid
Sound: Peter Hodges
Editing: Maysoon Pachachi
Production: CAMERA IMAGE


Synopsis

An unique insight into modern day Iraq, eloquently portrayed by Iraqi director Kasim Abid, who returned to his native country after an absence of 30 years. Shot over five years, this film shows the director reuniting with his family in 2003. They have survived dictatorship, war and sanctions and are ready for change. Abid’s family struggles against growing despair as the country falls apart and violence moves ever closer to them. Through wonderful characters, we gain a real understanding of the issues that are facing Iraqi citizen.


THE DIRECTOR

Kasim Abid, graduates from the Institute of Fine Arts, Baghdad, and the Moscow Film Institute VGIK. He works as a cameraman for British television and as head of documentary programs at Arab channel MBC.
He is a co-founder of an Independent Film and TV College in Baghdad, where he conducts media training.


Contact

CAMERA IMAGE
2, Huxley Gardens, Londres
NW 10 7EA / Grande-Bretagne
Tél. : + 44 208 8380692
kasim.abid@yahoo.co.uk
www.lifeafterthefall.com