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Cost: Free; Registration in advance recommendedA heartwarming documentary that feels like a fairy tale, this film follows a seventy-eight-year-old woman in a Kurdish village where storks spend the winter. Khadijeh is a full-time caregiver for both her disabled husband and a stork with a broken wing that was left behind by its flock. When not involved in these activities, she spends her time trying to convince her daughter not to emigrate to the United Kingdom.
Director Hemen Khaledi, who grew up in the area, is attuned to the rhythms of village life. He emphasizes not only Khadijeh’s caregiving but also her hearty sense of humor. And he is not unaware of the irony of Khadijeh helping a bird to fly away while keeping her daughter from doing the same.
Directed by: Hemen Khaledi. Countries: Iran, Georgia, Belgium. Released: 2025. Length: 73 min. Format: DCP. Language: Kurdish with English subtitles.
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