Barbershop (2022)

Bassim Al-Shaker was 19 years old when a group of Mahdi militia members visited his barbershop in 2007. They wanted a new haircut. When they saw his unfinished painting of Venus, however, they were so offended by the nude figure that they beat the young man, forcibly cut his hair, and dragged him out into the street. The film reconstructs the shocking incident through personal testimony and his own drawings.

Director: Bassim Al Shaker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbershop about?
Bassim Al-Shaker was 19 years old when a group of Mahdi militia members visited his barbershop in 2007. They wanted a new haircut. When they saw his unfinished painting of Venus, however, they were so offended by the nude figure that they beat the young man, forcibly cut his hair, and dragged him out into the street. The film reconstructs the shocking incident through personal testimony and his own drawings.
Who directed Barbershop?
Barbershop was directed by Bassim Al Shaker.
How long is Barbershop?
Barbershop has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Barbershop?
Barbershop is a Documentary film.