Broken Boat (2020)
When Jina a Kurdish poet escapes her oppressive homeland in Western Iran, she takes her beloved’s birthday gift – “Girl with the Pearl Earring” translated into Farsi – with her on a journey to seek political asylum in Australia. Chancing upon a community library, the invitation to ‘take a book, leave a book’ forges a poignant connection between her new landscape and the home she has left behind.
Director: Angelo Salamanca
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 31, 2020
Cast
- Josephine Eberhard - Jina
- Sara Afshar - Fatima
- Serge De Nardo - Artist
- Francesca Whetter - Young Jina
- Yama Atef - Jivan
- Maryam Babaali - Jina's Voice
- Zenab Saad - Young Woman at Library
- Clancy Smith - Boat Captain
Screenplay
Music: Gelareh Pour
Cinematography: Hayley Miro Browne
Editing: Hayley Miro Browne
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Angelo Salamanca
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broken Boat about?
- When Jina a Kurdish poet escapes her oppressive homeland in Western Iran, she takes her beloved’s birthday gift – “Girl with the Pearl Earring” translated into Farsi – with her on a journey to seek political asylum in Australia. Chancing upon a community library, the invitation to ‘take a book, leave a book’ forges a poignant connection between her new landscape and the home she has left behind.
- Who directed Broken Boat?
- Broken Boat was directed by Angelo Salamanca.
- Who stars in Broken Boat?
- Broken Boat stars Josephine Eberhard, Sara Afshar, Serge De Nardo, Francesca Whetter, Yama Atef, Maryam Babaali.
- How long is Broken Boat?
- Broken Boat has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).