Kurdish-Made Film Premieres at the 83rd Venice Film Festival
Directed by Helkewt Mistefa and the product of nine years of work, the international production is meeting moviegoers in the festival's prestigious venue.
Directed by Helkewt Mistefa and starring Avan Cemal and Torbjørn Harr, the film "If a Woman Kills You, You Can't See Paradise" is being screened at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.
Festival Screening and Venue Details
Shot in Mosul, Erbil, and Norway, the 110-minute production is meeting film lovers in the Sala Grande hall as part of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. Completed after nine years of effort, this international project holds an important place in the festival program.
Cast and Characters
Avan Cemal from Sulaymaniyah, who portrays a heroic female Peshmerga fighting against ISIS while using a sniper rifle in the film, walked the red carpet in Venice, fulfilling her sister's dream. The production also features Norwegian actor Torbjørn Harr, known for the series Vikings.
International Crew and Goals
The film is directed by Helkewt Mistefa, with cinematography by John Erling Fredriksen. In a statement made in Venice, the lead actress expressed her desire for the world to witness the level that Kurdish artistic works have reached.