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202363 minPGdocumentary

Broken Whispers

202363 minPGdocumentary

An old painter repairs a broken instrument found in the rubble, prompting his students to seek out artists affected by war.

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Amir Athar Soheili,

Amir Masoud Soheili

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An old painter repairs a broken instrument found in the rubble, prompting his students to seek out artists affected by war.

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Amir Athar Soheilidirector

Amir Masoud Soheilidirector

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An old painter finds a broken instrument in the rubble. Tired of his creative struggles, he repairs it. His students search for someone who can play this instrument. They encounter various artists marked by the scars of war. These meetings reveal the lasting effects of conflict on creativity and expression. "Broken Whispers" runs for 63 minutes and was released in 2023.

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