If a Woman Kills You, You Cannot See Paradise Receives Attention in Venice

Directed by Helkewt Mustafa and representing Iraq's Oscar entry, "If a Woman Kills You, You Cannot See Paradise" met with audiences at the Sala Grande hall of the Venice Film Festival. Standing out with cultural details during the red carpet ceremony, the production created a major international resonance and received full marks from the viewers.

Great Interest at the Sala Grande Hall

The official screening night of the film "If a Woman Kills You, You Cannot See Paradise," directed by Helkewt Mustafa, took place at the historic Sala Grande hall of the Venice Film Festival. This important screening was followed with great interest by art lovers.

Cultural Winds on the Red Carpet

Instead of customary European music, the voice of Kîjên Îbrahîm Xeyat echoed during the red carpet procession in front of the Palazzo del Cinema. Director Helkewt Mustafa and some of the cast members stepping onto the red carpet in traditional attire attracted the attention of the audience and international media.

Important Evaluations from the Art World

Venice International Film Festival Artistic Director Alberto Barbera stated that they were deeply impressed by the film, expressing that it is a powerful production depicting the role played by the Peshmerga and the Kurdish people against ISIS. Italian journalist and film critic Marco Consoli also stated that the film was one of the best he has watched at the festival this year.

The Pride of Years of Work

Following the screening, the audience gave the director and the film crew a standing ovation lasting minutes. Helkewt Mustafa, the director of the film nominated as Iraq's Oscar entry, expressed his pride and peace in seeing the world witness the project after years of hard work.