Screenings

05-12-2024 - Iraq: The Land of the Two Rivers

‘The Mother Earth’ (1980) by the martyred Iraqi artist Layla Al-Attar. Al-Attar was killed by a US missile that struck her home during the 2003 invasion, most likely in response to an anti-Bush mosaic in Al Rasheed hotel.

‘The Mother Earth’ (1980) by the martyred Iraqi artist Layla Al-Attar. Al-Attar was killed by a US missile that struck her home during the 2003 invasion, most likely in response to an anti-Bush mosaic in Al Rasheed hotel.

Iraq, the cradle of civilisation, is often overlooked for its natural beauty. From the mountains in the north to the desert in the west, and marshes in the south; Iraq’s breathtaking land has nurtured a people with a blooming intellectual and cultural history, while also constantly fighting for liberation from the colonisers. 🇮🇶

Join us for our last screening of the year on the 5th of December, between 6-9pm at the @listengallery where we will run a presentation on the Iraqi people’s land, culture, resistance to imperialism, and solidarity with Palestine. As usual, we will start with a presentation and end the screening with a meal and conversation. Sign up on the Eventbrite (link in bio) to book your free space and (if possible) donate to the wonderful @listengallery. We will be taking some time off early next year, so we’re especially excited to see all your lovely faces!

⚠️ Please be aware that the short film features a battle scene depicting bombardment, tank shelling and extensive gun shooting. There is a brief clip of a dead boy.