Elpis
Synopsis
Elpis is a poetic essay film about the effects of the Iran–Iraq War and its trauma and psychological impact. It is narrated through the voice of a woman writing a book. It embraces many subjects, such as war, diaspora, immigration, love and alienation, using sensory and experiential techniques. The film showcases lavish ethereal landscapes and nature, in Estonia, Latvia, Ireland and Germany. Iraqi-German writer and artist Claudia Basrawi narrates, fitting the film perfectly to the subject matter it explores.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rouzbeh Rashidi
- Original Title
- Elpis
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rouzbeh Rashidi
Department Leadership Roster
Rouzbeh Rashidi
Director
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What is Elpis about?
Elpis is a poetic essay film about the effects of the Iran–Iraq War and its trauma and psychological impact. It is narrated through the voice of a woman writing a book. It embraces many subjects, such as war, diaspora, immigration, love and alienation, using sensory and experiential techniques. The film showcases lavish ethereal landscapes and nature, in Estonia, Latvia, Ireland and Germany. Iraqi-German writer and artist Claudia Basrawi narrates, fitting the film perfectly to the subject matter it explores.
Who directed Elpis?
Elpis was directed by Rouzbeh Rashidi.
Who stars in Elpis?
The principal cast of Elpis includes Not specified.
When was Elpis released and how long is it?
Elpis was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.