TEHRAN 318

Director: Soran Mardookhi

East Kurdistan (Iran) 2007 / 6m / No dialogue / PG

A taxi driver washes his cab in front of a house where a wake is taking place, diligently pouring lots of water over the car as to make it as spotless as possible. The sound of pouring water mixes with the Quran verses being played at the service.

MY BEAUTIFUL SON WILL BE THE KING

Director: Salem Salavati

East Kurdistan (Iran) 2007 / 9m / Kurdish (Sorani) with English subtitles / PG

The story of a rural family struggling to look after their crippled child.

BREATH

Director: Zirek Mira

South Kurdistan (Iraq) 2007 / 6m / Kurdish (Sorani) with English subtitles / PG

An abstract film about life continuing despite oppression.

BANNER

Director: Rizgar Sideeq

South Kurdistan (Iraq) 2006/ 8m / Kurdish (Sorani) with English subtitles / PG

In order to survive, a poor family steals advertising banners from the market

MUSAIC

Director: Rosh Abdelfattah

Holland 2007 / 22m / Kurdish (Kurmanji) with English subtitles / PG

The filmmaker, a Syrian refugee, uses the once confusing daily sounds of Rotterdam, his temporary home, as a guide.