Chibayish 2023
Synopsis
Alia Farid’s Chibayish examines how nature in southern Iraq has been viewed as both an accomplice and harbourer of political resistance. Filmed at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Chibayish records the artist’s interactions with three young marshland residents: Riad Samir and Jassim and Qassim Mohammed. It includes footage of the children caring for a water buffalo, describing their geography, naming members of the community, and traversing a marsh engulfed by oil infrastructure and industrial waste. Chibayish is part of a larger group of works that Farid has developed since 2018 focused on the impact of extractive industries on southern Iraq and Kuwait’s ecological and social fabric. Like her installation Palm Orchard (2022), Chibayish is an exploration of cultural identity, history, colonialism, and the right to remain.
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01/12/2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alia Farid
- Original Title
- Chibayish 2023
- Country of Origin
- France, Kuwait, Qatar
- Release Date
- 01/12/2023
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- The Vega Foundation, DFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alia Farid
Muhammed Al Mubarak
Department Leadership Roster
Muhammed Al Mubarak
Director of Photography
Alia Farid
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chibayish 2023
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What is Chibayish 2023 about?
Alia Farid’s Chibayish examines how nature in southern Iraq has been viewed as both an accomplice and harbourer of political resistance. Filmed at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Chibayish records the artist’s interactions with three young marshland residents: Riad Samir and Jassim and Qassim Mohammed. It includes footage of the children caring for a water buffalo, describing their geography, naming members of the community, and traversing a marsh engulfed by oil infrastructure and industrial waste. Chibayish is part of a larger group of works that Farid has developed since 2018 focused on the impact of extractive industries on southern Iraq and Kuwait’s ecological and social fabric. Like her installation Palm Orchard (2022), Chibayish is an exploration of cultural identity, history, colonialism, and the right to remain.
Who directed Chibayish 2023?
Chibayish 2023 was directed by Alia Farid.
Who stars in Chibayish 2023?
The principal cast of Chibayish 2023 includes Riad Samir, Jassim Mohammed, Qassim Mohammed.
When was Chibayish 2023 released and how long is it?
Chibayish 2023 was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.