Harsh Land and Distant Sky
زەوی سەخت و ئاسمان دوور
Synopsis
Harun, a Kurdish freedom fighter, is haunted by the memories of war that have left him with post-traumatic stress, and burdened by a profound guilt. In an effort to seek solace, his friend takes him to see a group of Yarsan musicians (an ancient Kurdish religious group), who believe that their sacred Tanbur music can soothe the soul and cure illness. When the music cannot alleviate the burden of war from Harun’s heart, he is guided to Maryam, a traditional Kurdish tattooist who lives in a remote village located in the Triangle of Borders region, where Iran, Iraq, and Turkey cross. When Harun eventually opens up about his past, his memories intertwine with those of the village, and more is subsequently unveiled.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hawraz Mohammed
- Screenplay & Story
- Hawraz Mohammed, Mansor Taifori
- Original Score
- Mahmud Berazi
- Original Title
- زەوی سەخت و ئاسمان دوور
- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Ghazalnus Cultural Foundation, La Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hawraz Mohammed
Hawraz Mohammed, Mansor Taifori
Mahmud Berazi
Salem Salavati
Tofiq Amani
Rawaz Hama-Salih
Department Leadership Roster
Hawraz Mohammed
Director
Hawraz Mohammed
Writer
Mansor Taifori
Writer
Rawaz Hama-Salih
Producer
Salem Salavati
Director of Photography
Tofiq Amani
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What is Harsh Land and Distant Sky about?
Harun, a Kurdish freedom fighter, is haunted by the memories of war that have left him with post-traumatic stress, and burdened by a profound guilt. In an effort to seek solace, his friend takes him to see a group of Yarsan musicians (an ancient Kurdish religious group), who believe that their sacred Tanbur music can soothe the soul and cure illness. When the music cannot alleviate the burden of war from Harun’s heart, he is guided to Maryam, a traditional Kurdish tattooist who lives in a remote village located in the Triangle of Borders region, where Iran, Iraq, and Turkey cross. When Harun eventually opens up about his past, his memories intertwine with those of the village, and more is subsequently unveiled.
Who directed Harsh Land and Distant Sky?
Harsh Land and Distant Sky was directed by Hawraz Mohammed.
Who stars in Harsh Land and Distant Sky?
The principal cast of Harsh Land and Distant Sky includes Bakhtiyar Panjeei, Diman Zandi, Maryam Boubani, Azhdar Sazgar, Rowal Navgundî.
When was Harsh Land and Distant Sky released and how long is it?
Harsh Land and Distant Sky was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Harsh Land and Distant Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harsh Land and Distant Sky was composed by Mahmud Berazi.