The Children of Camp Ashraf
Barnen från Camp Ashraf
Synopsis
In the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian revolution, the militant organization People's Mojahedin (MEK) left their homeland, allied with Saddam Hussein, and settled in Iraq. Here, based on collectivist ideas, they established a large camp, Camp Ashraf. The organization became increasingly tied to its leaders, and in the early 1990s, it was decided that hundreds of children in the camp would be raised by sympathizers abroad. Amir, Parwin, Hanif, and Atefeh are some of those who ended up in Sweden, and in Sara Moein's deeply engaging documentary, they narrate their experiences to a rich archive of materials. They also try to reconnect with the organization and their parents, who are now in Albania.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Moein
- Original Title
- Barnen från Camp Ashraf
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Moein
Linda Mutawi
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Moein
Director
Linda Mutawi
Producer
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What is The Children of Camp Ashraf about?
In the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian revolution, the militant organization People's Mojahedin (MEK) left their homeland, allied with Saddam Hussein, and settled in Iraq. Here, based on collectivist ideas, they established a large camp, Camp Ashraf. The organization became increasingly tied to its leaders, and in the early 1990s, it was decided that hundreds of children in the camp would be raised by sympathizers abroad. Amir, Parwin, Hanif, and Atefeh are some of those who ended up in Sweden, and in Sara Moein's deeply engaging documentary, they narrate their experiences to a rich archive of materials. They also try to reconnect with the organization and their parents, who are now in Albania.
Who directed The Children of Camp Ashraf?
The Children of Camp Ashraf was directed by Sara Moein.
Who stars in The Children of Camp Ashraf?
The principal cast of The Children of Camp Ashraf includes Hanif Bali.
When was The Children of Camp Ashraf released and how long is it?
The Children of Camp Ashraf was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.