Lessons for Zafirah (2011)
A metaphor of the Flood in our times, The Flood is the rain of violence that washes over us. Noah´s Ark is the train that runs through Mexico toward the United States and migrants are the species attempting to save their lives. For the directors, cinema moves people not just by condemnation, but by confronting and fostering emotions which lead to new, constructive ideas. This documentary became a cinematographic diary for their first viewer, their three-year-old daughter, Zafirah.
Director: Daoud Sarhandi, Carolina Rivas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: February 24, 2011
Screenplay
- Carolina Rivas (Screenplay)
Original Language: es
Themes
Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky
Keywords
migration, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lessons for Zafirah about?
- A metaphor of the Flood in our times, The Flood is the rain of violence that washes over us. Noah´s Ark is the train that runs through Mexico toward the United States and migrants are the species attempting to save their lives. For the directors, cinema moves people not just by condemnation, but by confronting and fostering emotions which lead to new, constructive ideas. This documentary became a cinematographic diary for their first viewer, their three-year-old daughter, Zafirah.
- Who directed Lessons for Zafirah?
- Lessons for Zafirah was directed by Daoud Sarhandi, Carolina Rivas.
- How long is Lessons for Zafirah?
- Lessons for Zafirah has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Lessons for Zafirah?
- Lessons for Zafirah is a Documentary film.
- What are the themes of Lessons for Zafirah?
- The themes of Lessons for Zafirah include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.