Life (2001)
"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.
Director: Jano Rosebiani
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Kurdo Galali as Diyari |
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Pirshang Berzinji as Jiyan |
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Choman Hawrami as Sherko |
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Enwer Shexani as Salar |
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Derya Qadir as Tavga |
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Rubar Ehmed as Jala |
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Niyaz Letif as Haji Hama |
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Tara Ebdilrehman as Shilan |
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Shehle Mihemed as Shirin |
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Ahmad Salar as The Mayor |
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Nasir Hussein as Mala Rostam |
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Parwin Shazada as Kazhal |
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Shehram Namiq as Alan |
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Ibrahim Seld as The Mason |
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Omer Chawshin as Old man at teahouse |
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Sabah Hawrami as Wedding Singer |
| Production | Jano Rosebiani | Producer |
| Writing | Jano Rosebiani | Writer |
| Crew | Koutaiba Al-Janabi | Cinematography |
| Editing | Kawa Akrawi | Editor |
| Editing | Jano Rosebiani | Editor |
| Production | Enwer Shexani | Production Manager |
| Directing | Niyaz Letif | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Ferzin Mihemed | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Pierre-Alain Besse | Sound Designer |
| Directing | Jano Rosebiani | Director |
