Imad's Childhood (2021)

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A five-year-old Yazidi boy is released after nearly three years in ISIS captivity. Profoundly disturbed, brainwashed and weaponized by the abuse he endured, he displays violent hatred towards the world around him, and particular revulsion for his mother, who was held hostage alongside him. Imad considers himself to be an ISIS fighter and lashes out against children and adults alike in this intense horror film about a child possessed by terror. As menacing as his behaviour is, it is a mere imitation of the humiliation and brutality he was moulded by. He did exactly as he was told by ISIS in order to survive, and now, surrounded by other survivors, the love of his family and help from a therapist, will he thrive?

Director: Zahavi Sanjavi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Heshmatolla Narenji
Editing: Gunta Ikere, Eva Hillström
Production: AVB Production AB, Fenixfilm
Country: Iraq, Latvia, Sweden
Language: العربية, Kurdish
Original Language: ku

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More Films by Director: Zahavi Sanjavi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imad's Childhood about?
A five-year-old Yazidi boy is released after nearly three years in ISIS captivity. Profoundly disturbed, brainwashed and weaponized by the abuse he endured, he displays violent hatred towards the world around him, and particular revulsion for his mother, who was held hostage alongside him. Imad considers himself to be an ISIS fighter and lashes out against children and adults alike in this intense horror film about a child possessed by terror. As menacing as his behaviour is, it is a mere imitation of the humiliation and brutality he was moulded by. He did exactly as he was told by ISIS in order to survive, and now, surrounded by other survivors, the love of his family and help from a therapist, will he thrive?
Who directed Imad's Childhood?
Imad's Childhood was directed by Zahavi Sanjavi.
Who stars in Imad's Childhood?
Imad's Childhood stars Imad Sharaf, Idan Sharaf, Sakina Murad, Gazala Ghader, Berivan Alyas.
How long is Imad's Childhood?
Imad's Childhood has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Imad's Childhood?
Imad's Childhood is a Documentary film.
Where was Imad's Childhood produced?
Imad's Childhood was produced in Iraq, Latvia, Sweden.