A note on the ruins for visitors
Synopsis
A note on the ruins for visitors is a deeply personal portrait of the Assyrian community from fragments of material drawn from Bahto’s family history, ancient artifacts, and collaborations with contemporary artists working across the diaspora. “When Daesh invaded Iraq and released videos of themselves destroying ancient Assyrian artworks in the Mosul Museum,” Bahto explains, “I found myself thinking more deeply about my relationship to history as the grandchild of survivors of Seyfo – the Assyrian genocide. In fact, I realized that the genocide hadn’t ended.” The film investigates the materiality of cultural memory alongside its personal and spiritual dimensions, embodying the rebuilding of a community and connection to culture that honors the past while insisting on an open future.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Dicky Bahto
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Bahto, Esther Elia, Monette Eiliazadeh, Deena Ana
- Original Score
- Dicky Bahto, Sami Seif, Tenise Marie, Andrew Najor, Lolita Emmanuel
- Original Title
- A note on the ruins for visitors
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dicky Bahto
Mary Bahto, Esther Elia, Monette Eiliazadeh, Deena Ana
Dicky Bahto, Sami Seif, Tenise Marie, Andrew Najor, Lolita Emmanuel
Department Leadership Roster
Dicky Bahto
Director
Mary Bahto
Writer
Esther Elia
Writer
Monette Eiliazadeh
Writer
Deena Ana
Writer
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What is A note on the ruins for visitors about?
A note on the ruins for visitors is a deeply personal portrait of the Assyrian community from fragments of material drawn from Bahto’s family history, ancient artifacts, and collaborations with contemporary artists working across the diaspora. “When Daesh invaded Iraq and released videos of themselves destroying ancient Assyrian artworks in the Mosul Museum,” Bahto explains, “I found myself thinking more deeply about my relationship to history as the grandchild of survivors of Seyfo – the Assyrian genocide. In fact, I realized that the genocide hadn’t ended.” The film investigates the materiality of cultural memory alongside its personal and spiritual dimensions, embodying the rebuilding of a community and connection to culture that honors the past while insisting on an open future.
Who directed A note on the ruins for visitors?
A note on the ruins for visitors was directed by Dicky Bahto.
Who stars in A note on the ruins for visitors?
The principal cast of A note on the ruins for visitors includes Esther Elia, Maryam Yousif, Katoosh, Dicky Bahto, Anna Kingsley.
When was A note on the ruins for visitors released and how long is it?
A note on the ruins for visitors was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for A note on the ruins for visitors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A note on the ruins for visitors was composed by Dicky Bahto, Sami Seif, Tenise Marie, Andrew Najor, Lolita Emmanuel.