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Life (2001)

Original title: Jiyan

2001-04-12 · 1h 33m · KU
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"Jiyan" takes place in Halabja about five years after Saddam's infamous chemical attack in 1988. Diyari (Kurdo Galali) has come from his new homeland, America, to put up a badly needed new orphanage. As construction proceeds, he gradually becomes acquainted with the tragic individual stories of the survivors. Prime among these is orphan girl Jiyan (Pirsheng Berzinji), and her lively young cousin Sherko (Choman Hawrami). Although he seems to fit right into life in this impoverished town, Diyari can hardly absorb the catastrophe that hit there, nor can he accept the level of injury that he encounters. When the orphanage is ready, Diyari says his goodbyes, plunging Jiyan back into quiet despair.

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Jano RosebianiWriter, Director

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Kurdo GalaliKurdo GalaliDiyariPirshang BerzinjiPirshang BerzinjiJiyanChoman HawramiChoman HawramiSherkoEnwer ShexaniEnwer ShexaniSalarDerya QadirDerya QadirTavgaRubar EhmedRubar EhmedJalaNiyaz LetifNiyaz LetifHaji HamaTara EbdilrehmanTara EbdilrehmanShilanShehle MihemedShehle MihemedShirinAhmad SalarAhmad SalarThe MayorNasir HusseinNasir HusseinMala RostamParwin ShazadaParwin ShazadaKazhal

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · WarMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomance · WarDirector preference1675011Actor preference1675007 · 3044762 · 3044763

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"Jiyan" takes place in Halabja about five years after Saddam's infamous chemical attack in 1988. Diyari (Kurdo Galali) has come from his new homeland, America, to put up a badly needed new orphanage. As construction proceeds, he gradually becomes acquainted with the tragic individual stories of the survivors. Prime among these is orphan girl Jiyan (Pirsheng Berzinji), and her lively young cousin Sherko (Choman Hawrami). Although he seems to fit right into life in this impoverished town, Diyari can hardly absorb the catastrophe that hit there, nor can he accept the level of injury that he encounters. When the orphanage is ready, Diyari says his goodbyes, plunging Jiyan back into quiet despair.

How long is Life?

Life has a runtime of 93 minutes.