Full-length documentary

Flavours of Iraq

(Le parfum d’Irak)

On the day of his father’s funeral, Iraqi-French journalist Feurat Alani embarks on an adventurous journey into his own memories, creating a vivid picture of Iraq, his parents’ native country.

He recalls the poetic details of daily life set against the critical events of 1989 to 2017. He remembers not only the taste of apricot ice cream but also Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship. Alongside street sounds, he recollects the arrival of both American troops and Islamic State.

The animated documentary – an intimate portrait of Feurat’s adolescence as well as Iraq’s turbulent modern history – is based on an award-winning biography.

Politics Middle East

Basic information about the film

Title	Flavours of Iraq
Original Title	Le parfum d’Irak
Original Language	Arabic, English, French
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	Czech premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Belgium, France
Length	95 min.
Tags	Politics, Middle East
Director	Leonard Cohen
Sales	Mediawan Rights Kilian Kiefel kkiefel@mediawan.com

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03/17 18:00	Ponrepo Cinema Bartolomějská 11, Praha 1		Discussion Kamila Boháčková, Film Journalist, Expert Film Analysis	Tickets
03/20 18:00	Světozor Cinema – Large Hall Vodičkova 41, Praha 1		Discussion Zaher Jureidini, Moderator Léonard Cohen, Director	Tickets

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