Before Snowfall
Før snøen faller
Synopsis
Before Snowfall starts with a dramatic escape: Eighteen year-old Nermin runs away from her wedding in a village in Iraqi Kurdistan. Being the elder of the family, her younger brother Siyar becomes responsible for finding her and restoring the family reputation. The mission proves a dangerous one for the inexperienced Siyar. First stop is Istanbul, where he meets Elvin, a young girl who becomes his travel companion. On the way from east to west, through Europe and all the way to Norway, Siyar comes to realize his own need for respect, and for love.
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Before Snowfall - Trailer (Dir. Hisham Zaman) Best Cinematography TRIBECA 2013Official
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hisham Zaman
- Screenplay & Story
- Kjell Ola Dahl, Hisham Zaman
- Original Score
- David Reyes, Bülent Ersoy
- Original Title
- Før snøen faller
- Country of Origin
- Iraq, Norway, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Kurdish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Paradox Produksjon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hisham Zaman
Kjell Ola Dahl, Hisham Zaman
David Reyes, Bülent Ersoy
Marius Matzow Gulbrandsen
Sverrir Kristjánsson
Department Leadership Roster
Hisham Zaman
Director
Kjell Ola Dahl
Writer
Hisham Zaman
Writer
David Reyes
Original Music Composer
Marius Matzow Gulbrandsen
Director of Photography
Sverrir Kristjánsson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before Snowfall
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What is Before Snowfall about?
Before Snowfall starts with a dramatic escape: Eighteen year-old Nermin runs away from her wedding in a village in Iraqi Kurdistan. Being the elder of the family, her younger brother Siyar becomes responsible for finding her and restoring the family reputation. The mission proves a dangerous one for the inexperienced Siyar. First stop is Istanbul, where he meets Elvin, a young girl who becomes his travel companion. On the way from east to west, through Europe and all the way to Norway, Siyar comes to realize his own need for respect, and for love.
Who directed Before Snowfall?
Before Snowfall was directed by Hisham Zaman.
Who stars in Before Snowfall?
The principal cast of Before Snowfall includes Abdullah Taher, Bahar Ozen, Suzan Ilir, Billey Dimirtas, Ava Abdulsattar.
When was Before Snowfall released and how long is it?
Before Snowfall was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Before Snowfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before Snowfall was composed by David Reyes, Bülent Ersoy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Before Snowfall?
Before Snowfall holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).