Only When You Bury Me In This Earth

Fiction | 2024 | Col | 17m

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Summary

Shaheen, an Afghan refugee, has lost contact with his brother who is travelling the perilous migration route to England. To cope, he makes and flies colourful kites. But when his kite crashes with a neighbour's drone he is forced to face the purpose of his migration and consider how to rebuild a shattered life.

Director: Nima Shahmalekpur
Type: Fiction
Year of completion: 2024
Country of origin: United Kingdom

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