The Agony of People (2007)

The Agony of People (2007) poster

Sulaymaniah, Iraqi Kurdistan, in the 1940s. When his wife Kaleh goes into labor, her husband Jwamer runs to get the midwife. By ill luck, he runs into the middle of a political demonstration and is seriously wounded and arrested by mistake as the ringleader. After a rigged trial, Jwamer is sentenced to ten years in prison. He serves his sentence and, as soon as he is set free, goes in search of his wife and child.

Director: Jamil Rostami
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Karen Homayounfar
Editing: Morteza Moeeneei
Production: Sulifilm
Country: Iraq
Language: Kurdish
Original Language: ku

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More Films by Director: Jamil Rostami
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Agony of People about?
Sulaymaniah, Iraqi Kurdistan, in the 1940s. When his wife Kaleh goes into labor, her husband Jwamer runs to get the midwife. By ill luck, he runs into the middle of a political demonstration and is seriously wounded and arrested by mistake as the ringleader. After a rigged trial, Jwamer is sentenced to ten years in prison. He serves his sentence and, as soon as he is set free, goes in search of his wife and child.
Who directed The Agony of People?
The Agony of People was directed by Jamil Rostami.
Who stars in The Agony of People?
The Agony of People stars Nzar Salami, Abdul Hama Jwan, Aso Omar Swara, Behadin Halabcheie, Renas Wria, Zhyan Ibrahim Khayat.
How long is The Agony of People?
The Agony of People has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Agony of People?
The Agony of People is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Agony of People produced?
The Agony of People was produced in Iraq.