Refugee Poetry
Helbestan Penaberan
“On his route through the Alps in Tyrol, a Kurdish refugee writes a poem.”
Synopsis
The Kurdish Iraqi poet and actor Zeravan Khalil travels with his dog through an Alpine gorge after fleeing from IS war and genocide. As he remembers the abomination, he writes a poem with the title “You drive me mad” in Kurmanji Kurdish. In his home country, Yazidic Kurds are forbidden to work in his profession. Then he eats his apple and wanders through Europe’s middle with more hope.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Lojek
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Lojek
- Original Score
- Xamgin
- Original Title
- Helbestan Penaberan
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Release Date
- 02/04/2016
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Apeiron Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Lojek
Dave Lojek
Xamgin
Dave Lojek
Dave Lojek
Dave Lojek
Department Leadership Roster
Xamgin
Original Music Composer
Dave Lojek
Director
Dave Lojek
Director of Photography
Dave Lojek
Editor
Dave Lojek
Producer
Dave Lojek
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Refugee Poetry
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What is Refugee Poetry about?
The Kurdish Iraqi poet and actor Zeravan Khalil travels with his dog through an Alpine gorge after fleeing from IS war and genocide. As he remembers the abomination, he writes a poem with the title “You drive me mad” in Kurmanji Kurdish. In his home country, Yazidic Kurds are forbidden to work in his profession. Then he eats his apple and wanders through Europe’s middle with more hope.
Who directed Refugee Poetry?
Refugee Poetry was directed by Dave Lojek.
Who stars in Refugee Poetry?
The principal cast of Refugee Poetry includes Zeravan Khalil.
When was Refugee Poetry released and how long is it?
Refugee Poetry was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Refugee Poetry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Refugee Poetry was composed by Xamgin.