Harsh Land and Distant Sky
Harun, a Kurdish freedom fighter, is haunted by the memories of war that have left him with post-traumatic stress, and burdened by a profound guilt. In an effort to seek solace, his friend takes him to see a group of Yarsan musicians (an ancient Kurdish religious group), who believe that their sacred Tanbur music can soothe the soul and cure illness. When the music cannot alleviate the burden of war from Harun’s heart, he is guided to Maryam, a traditional Kurdish tattooist who lives in a remote village located in the Triangle of Borders region, where Iran, Iraq, and Turkey cross. When Harun eventually opens up about his past, his memories intertwine with those of the village, and more is subsequently unveiled.
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Hawraz Mohammed Director · Mansor Taifori Writer Salem Salavati Cinematographer
Budget $250K · First release September 10, 2025 · Produced in Iraq
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Budget
$250,000
Production
Ghazalnus Cultural Foundation
Production
La Media
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Iraq
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Original title
زەوی سەخت و ئاسمان دوور
Original language
Kurdish
Spoken on screen
Kurdish
Release dates
Iraq · September 10, 2025
Theatrical · Premiere - Cinema Salim, Sulaymaniyah
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United Kingdom
October 30, 2026 · Premiere · Cambridge Film Festival
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