A Silent Traveler (1993)
Debuting Iraq-born, Netherlands-based writer/director Ibrahim Selman starts out on docu ground, with a voiceover explaining his objectives and the film’s stand-in location, and recalling Kurdistan before the advent of war. He then shifts into narrative mode, with glimpses of life in a mountain village caught in the conflict between Iraqi military authorities and peshmergas (guerrilla freedom fighters).
Director: Ibrahim Selman
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 17, 1993
Cast
- Bangin Abdulkadir - Azid
- Said Ali - Taho
- Umet Ali - Moho
- Abdulkadir Yousif - Silo
- Halima Sadik - Kurde
- Walid Hadji - Simko
Screenplay
- Ibrahim Selman (Screenplay)
- Rolf Orthel (Screenplay)
- Hugo Heinen (Screenplay)
Editing: Kees Linthorst
Production: Dnu Film BV, Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS)
Country: Iraq, Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, Kurdish
Original Language: ku
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Silent Traveler about?
- Debuting Iraq-born, Netherlands-based writer/director Ibrahim Selman starts out on docu ground, with a voiceover explaining his objectives and the film’s stand-in location, and recalling Kurdistan before the advent of war. He then shifts into narrative mode, with glimpses of life in a mountain village caught in the conflict between Iraqi military authorities and peshmergas (guerrilla freedom fighters).
- Who directed A Silent Traveler?
- A Silent Traveler was directed by Ibrahim Selman.
- Who stars in A Silent Traveler?
- A Silent Traveler stars Bangin Abdulkadir, Said Ali, Umet Ali, Abdulkadir Yousif, Halima Sadik, Walid Hadji.
- How long is A Silent Traveler?
- A Silent Traveler has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is A Silent Traveler?
- A Silent Traveler is a Drama, History film.
- Where was A Silent Traveler produced?
- A Silent Traveler was produced in Iraq, Netherlands.