Life (2001)
"Jiyan" takes place in Halabja about five years after Saddam's infamous chemical attack in 1988. Diyari (Kurdo Galali) has come from his new homeland, America, to put up a badly needed new orphanage. As construction proceeds, he gradually becomes acquainted with the tragic individual stories of the survivors. Prime among these is orphan girl Jiyan (Pirsheng Berzinji), and her lively young cousin Sherko (Choman Hawrami). Although he seems to fit right into life in this impoverished town, Diyari can hardly absorb the catastrophe that hit there, nor can he accept the level of injury that he encounters. When the orphanage is ready, Diyari says his goodbyes, plunging Jiyan back into quiet despair.
Director: Jano Rosebiani
Genre: Drama, Romance, War, History
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: April 12, 2001
Cast
- Kurdo Galali - Diyari
- Pirshang Berzinji - Jiyan
- Choman Hawrami - Sherko
- Enwer Shexani - Salar
- Derya Qadir - Tavga
- Rubar Ehmed - Jala
- Niyaz Letif - Haji Hama
- Tara Ebdilrehman - Shilan
- Shehle Mihemed - Shirin
- Ahmad Salar - The Mayor
Screenplay
Editing: Jano Rosebiani, Kawa Akrawi
Production: Evini Films
Country: Iraq, United States of America
Language: Kurdish
Original Language: ku
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life about?
- "Jiyan" takes place in Halabja about five years after Saddam's infamous chemical attack in 1988. Diyari (Kurdo Galali) has come from his new homeland, America, to put up a badly needed new orphanage. As construction proceeds, he gradually becomes acquainted with the tragic individual stories of the survivors. Prime among these is orphan girl Jiyan (Pirsheng Berzinji), and her lively young cousin Sherko (Choman Hawrami). Although he seems to fit right into life in this impoverished town, Diyari can hardly absorb the catastrophe that hit there, nor can he accept the level of injury that he encounters. When the orphanage is ready, Diyari says his goodbyes, plunging Jiyan back into quiet despair.
- Who directed Life?
- Life was directed by Jano Rosebiani.
- Who stars in Life?
- Life stars Kurdo Galali, Pirshang Berzinji, Choman Hawrami, Enwer Shexani, Derya Qadir, Rubar Ehmed.
- How long is Life?
- Life has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Life?
- Life is a Drama, Romance, War, History film.
- Where was Life produced?
- Life was produced in Iraq, United States of America.