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Fantasy, Thriller, 76 Min

the woodman

A film by koutaiba al-janabi

2021
Iraq, UK, Qatar

Cast

Hanna Heffner

Synopsis

The film revolves around a human-sized wooden doll who is forced to flee its homeland and its fate crosses with the fates of several characters to provide a vivid picture from the hearts and minds of all those compelled to flee their homelands.

Seville Independent Film Festival, Spain (World Premiere)
MENA Film Festival, Netherlands
FESPACO Film Festival, Burkina Faso
Saudi Film Festival, UAE
Canadian Cinematography Awards, Canada
Berlin Indie Film Festival, Germany
Boden International Film Festival, Sweden
Aube Film Festival, Switzerland
Arabisches Film Festival, Germany
International Filmmaker Festival of New York, US
Cairo Film Connection, Cairo
I’m Migrant Film Festival 2025, UK
Golden Palm for Best Gulf Country Feature Film, Saudi Film Festival
Best Feature Film Cinematography, Canadian Cinematography Awards
Honourable Mention, Berlin Indie Film Festival
Best Feature Film, Boden International Film Festival
Production Company(ies):
Real Art Pictures Limited

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