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202030 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events Migration

Big Village

202030 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Iranian Kurds share personal narratives of displacement and cultural identity, reflecting on their turbulent history and ongoing search for connection to their homeland.

Historical Events Migration

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Lyangelo Vasquez,

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Iranian Kurds share personal narratives of displacement and cultural identity, reflecting on their turbulent history and ongoing search for connection to their homeland.

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Lyangelo Vasquezdirector

Beri Shalmashi

Beri Shalmashidirector

Ahmed Sherbaguicast

Aso Hassanzadehcast

Beri Shalmashi

Beri Shalmashicast

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Lyangelo Vasquez's Big Village features the memories of Iranian Kurds displaced around the world. The film recounts events that led to many deaths during a turbulent period in Kurdish history. Personal narratives provide insight into the experiences of those affected. The documentary focuses on the cultural identity of the Kurdish community and the effects of diaspora. It emphasizes their ongoing search for connection to their homeland. This 30-minute interactive documentary was produced in the Netherlands and Sweden.

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