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The Internationally Multi-Award Winning Feaure In the Shadow of the Palms is the Only documentary filmed in Iraq prior to... more | add synopsisAwards:
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This film takes you to the streets of Iraq, and I guarantee you won't be able to leave it behind you once you leave the cinema. moreAdditional Details
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This film will transport you to another world.
Set in Iraq in the lead up to and during the occupation, the documentary maker has stepped away from reporters who prefer to camouflage with the military, and into the homes of Iraqi families. Without saying a word (the film has no voice-over, the only dialogue comes from the Iraqi people themselves) the film eloquently puts across its powerful message. It is impossible to walk out of the cinema and feel distanced from the conflict – universal themes are artfully selected to bring it close to home – a birthday party, children riding their bikes in the streets, openly affectionate families and the easy camaraderie of old friends.
Watching the film today with the dubious benefit of hindsight lends an eerie tension to the production – there is a strong sense that these intimate moments are all the more precious because they have been filmed on borrowed time.
Against the background of a seemingly inevitable conflict, this film captures the day to day lives of people who still have dreams for their children and are hopeful for the future. It is an eye opener and a must see for anyone interested in gaining a humanistic perspective into a conflict that has become a media juggernaught. This film takes you to the streets of Iraq, and I guarantee you won't be able to leave it behind you once you leave the cinema.