Shadows

A haunting, poetic journey through memory and fear, told with stark animation that lingers like a shadow.

Directed by

Rand Beiruty

Genres

Animation, Documentary

Overview

At a crowded airport, Ahlam, a 14-year-old mother, is running away from Baghdad, the only place she’s ever known. As she fights the shadows lurking around her, she reflects on her journey to reclaim her life.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, melancholic and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Trauma, isolation, survival, identity

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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