Kamila Dolotina
curatorial introduction
IRKALLA: Dreams of Gilgamesh
(IRKALLA: Dreams of Gilgamesh)
Chum-Chum’s parents were killed by the Islamic State. To survive as an orphan on the streets of politically turbulent Baghdad, he retreats into the world of his favorite hero, Gilgamesh.
Nine-year-old Chum-Chum dreams of following the mythical king into the realm of the dead to reunite with his parents. His slightly older friend, Moody, sees hope in a different path: a better life in the Netherlands. To fund the journey, he becomes entangled with a militia helping violently suppress ongoing protests. This poignant drama from war-torn Iraq reveals how even the youngest are forced to choose between escape and complicity. Magical-realist elements illuminate the resilience of childhood imagination, offering glimpses of hope amid overwhelming darkness.
Everyday CourageBasic information about the film
| Title | IRKALLA: Dreams of Gilgamesh |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Arabic |
| Subtitles | Czech, English |
| Premiéra | Czech premiere |
| Film type | Full-length documentary |
| Year of Production | 2025 |
| Country of Origin | France, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UK, United Arab Emirates |
| Length | 109 min. |
| Director | Mohamed Jabarah Al-Daradji |
| Sales |
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