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200512 minPG-13documentary

Hiwar (Dialogue)

200512 minPG-13documentary

In Baghdad, the Hiwar Center serves as a vibrant meeting place for artists and writers, fostering discussions on literature, film, music, and art since 1992.

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In Baghdad, the Hiwar Center serves as a vibrant meeting place for artists and writers, fostering discussions on literature, film, music, and art since 1992.

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Kifaya Salehdirector

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Opened in an old house in 1992 by a close-knit group of Iraqi artists and writers, the Hiwar Center is a gathering place for those who are interested in literature, film, music and art. This wonderful short work showcases the center and explores its role as a vibrant meeting-place in the heart of Baghdad.

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