Free My Hands

Running time: 30'

Production: DK 2015

With a sadness to his voice and darkness to his face, 42-year-old Haider tells the story of his life in captivity during the 1991 Iraqi rebellion. Saddam Hussein had but recently deserted the war and left the war-stricken nation at its knees. While the past may be gloomy and filled with pain, Haider keeps positive and hopes that his children will lead a safe and dignified life here in Denmark.

Authors:

  • Ala'A Mohsen

    Ala'A Mohsen attended The National Film School of Denmark since 2011, graduating as documentary director in 2015. In 2010-2012 cooperated with Beofilm Production. Director of the “Child of Iraq” documentary, which had its premiere as the opening film at Gulf Film Festival 2011. The film was also screened in the competition section of Film fra Sør, Norway 2011, and won the Salaam film festival 2011. In 2012, as part of the DR Danish Broadcaster documentary series he directed the “Jans historie” episode. The director's latest film, “Free My Hands,” had its festival premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival 2015. In 2016 it was nominated for the Robert Award.

    Slip mine hænder (2015)
    Barn af Irak (2011)
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