Casualty

A short, somber meditation that drifts between memory and distant destruction, leaving a heavy quiet.

Directed by

Vadim Egoul

Starring

Rasan Kuvly

Overview

At the outset of Operation Desert Storm, a mortally wounded Kurdish surgeon reflects on his history—both personal and political—as he observes the bombing of Baghdad from a well outside the city.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

War, death, memory, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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