Carpenter

دارتاش - Dartaş

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With tireless dedication, an old Kurdish carpenter collects wood to make artificial legs for victims of landmine explosions.

In a remote mountainous region of Iran, Kurdish carpenter Hussein Mahmood trudges through the snow. Watched by squirrels, he searches for the best wood with which to craft artificial legs. In an area plagued by landmines, his careful work brings peace to victims of these indiscriminate weapons of war. In close rhythm with the natural world around him, Hussein’s work presents an inspiring vision of care and connection.

 

This film will screen as part of the programme Shorts: Working Machine Blues.

Film details

  • Director(s)
    Xelîl Sehragerd
  • Country(s)
    Kurdistan
  • Year
    2023
  • Duration
    14 mins
  • Producer(s)
    Xelîl Sehragerd
  • Cinematography
    Xelîl Sehragerd
  • Editing
    Tofîq Emanî
  • Sound
    Areş Qasimî
  • Language(s)
    Kurdish
  • Subtitles
    English Subtitles Throughout
  • Certification
    Unclassified 18+

Book tickets

Shorts: Working Machine Blues + Q&A
Wed 14 June 20:45 - 22:40
Showroom - Bertha DocHouse Screen 3
Q&A with the directors Peter Hošták, Misho Antadze, and Max Torres Altés. Moderated by Jamie Allan.
Shorts: Working Machine Blues + Q&A
Thu 15 June 18:00 - 19:55
Curzon - Screen 2
Q&A with directors Peter Hošták, Misho Antadze, and Max Torres Altés. Moderated by Frances Byrnes.

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