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Bekas is a 2012 film written and directed by Karzan Kader, featuring Zamand Taha and Sarwar Fazil. The production, filmed in Iraq, was an international collaboration involving Finland, Iraq, and Sweden. It is categorized as a comedy-drama.
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| Country | Iraq |
| Year | 2012 |
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What is Bekas about?
'Bekas' is a 2012 comedy-drama that follows two homeless Kurdish brothers—played by Zamand Taha and Sarwar Fazil—growing up in Iraqi Kurdistan under Saddam Hussein's regime. The boys dream of escaping to America and set out to build a flying machine powered by a donkey to get there.
Where was Bekas filmed?
The film was shot on location in Iraq, making it a rare international feature production filmed in the Kurdish region of the country. It was produced as a collaboration involving Finland, Iraq, and Sweden.
Who wrote and directed Bekas?
The film was written and directed by Karzan Kader, a Kurdish-Swedish filmmaker who was himself born in Iraqi Kurdistan before relocating to Sweden. His personal connection to the region informed the film's blend of childhood humor and political gravity.
What genre is Bekas?
'Bekas' blends comedy and drama, using humor and childlike wonder to balance its depiction of hardship and political oppression under the Ba'athist regime. This tonal approach has drawn comparisons to films like 'Life Is Beautiful' in its use of innocence amid dark circumstances.
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