Life 2001
6.8 / 10
Life
"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.
"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.
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Full Cast & CrewKG
Kurdo Galali... Diyari
... Jiyan
... Sherko
... Salar
DQ
Derya Qadir... Tavga
RE
Rubar Ehmed... Jala
Release Date:
Apr 12, 2001 (Iraq,United States)
Run Time:
1hr 33`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Kurdish
Production Countries:
Iraq,United States
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
Life - Life
Directors & Credit Writers
Cast
KG
Kurdo Galali... Diyari
... Jiyan
... Sherko
... Salar
DQ
Derya Qadir... Tavga
RE
Rubar Ehmed... Jala
NL
Niyaz Letif... Haji Hama
... Shilan
... Shirin
AS
Ahmad Salar... The Mayor
... Mala Rostam
... Kazhal
... Alan
IS
Ibrahim Seld... The Mason
... Old man at teahouse
... Wedding Singer
Produced By
... Producer
... Production Manager
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