Lessons for Zafirah
Lecciones para Zafirah
Synopsis
A metaphor of the Flood in our times, The Flood is the rain of violence that washes over us. Noah´s Ark is the train that runs through Mexico toward the United States and migrants are the species attempting to save their lives. For the directors, cinema moves people not just by condemnation, but by confronting and fostering emotions which lead to new, constructive ideas. This documentary became a cinematographic diary for their first viewer, their three-year-old daughter, Zafirah.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolina Rivas, Daoud Sarhandi
- Screenplay & Story
- Carolina Rivas
- Original Score
- Daoud Sarhandi
- Original Title
- Lecciones para Zafirah
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carolina Rivas, Daoud Sarhandi
Carolina Rivas
Daoud Sarhandi
Daoud Sarhandi
Daoud Sarhandi
Daoud Sarhandi
Department Leadership Roster
Carolina Rivas
Screenplay
Carolina Rivas
Director
Daoud Sarhandi
Director
Daoud Sarhandi
Editor
Daoud Sarhandi
Director of Photography
Daoud Sarhandi
Producer
Daoud Sarhandi
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lessons for Zafirah.
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What is Lessons for Zafirah about?
A metaphor of the Flood in our times, The Flood is the rain of violence that washes over us. Noah´s Ark is the train that runs through Mexico toward the United States and migrants are the species attempting to save their lives. For the directors, cinema moves people not just by condemnation, but by confronting and fostering emotions which lead to new, constructive ideas. This documentary became a cinematographic diary for their first viewer, their three-year-old daughter, Zafirah.
Who directed Lessons for Zafirah?
Lessons for Zafirah was directed by Carolina Rivas, Daoud Sarhandi.
Who stars in Lessons for Zafirah?
The principal cast of Lessons for Zafirah includes Not specified.
When was Lessons for Zafirah released and how long is it?
Lessons for Zafirah was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Lessons for Zafirah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lessons for Zafirah was composed by Daoud Sarhandi.