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Short, Drama, Thriller, 20 Min

qaragh (wake up)

A film by suad gara

2022
Azerbaijan

Synopsis

an ex-soldier suffering from ptsd decides to visit his mother in his remote home village to find peace of mind.

there, he participates in a mystical spring cleansing ritual set around a temple inside a 13th-century cemetery in the middle of the forest, where he encounters a mysterious little girl.

his innocent alter-ego brings him face to face with his inner demons and sets him on a difficult path to acceptance and redemption.

baku international short film festival
meta film festival, dubai
aswan international women's film festival, egypt
shorts – international film festival, italy
marrakech short film festival, morocco
bangladesh international short and independent film festival
maremetraggio international short film festival
nòt film festival
halaloween: a muslim horror film festival
Production Company(ies):
Astar Production

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