HOME: THE STORY OF ZAK MORADI

Home

Trevor Whelan

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Ireland

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2024

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52 min

Synopsis

Home: The Story of Zak Moradi tells the story of a refugee born in a camp in war torn Iraq on the day the Gulf War began. Zak and his family share their experiences from fleeing their home to building a new life in Ireland, where Zak finds a community and his passion through the Irish Gaelic sport of hurling. After 20 years since leaving Iraq, he returns to reconnect with his past on an emotional journey. It is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience and hope, that explores the importance, meaning and feeling of a home. The film had its Irish Premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh 2024.

Credits

Directors

Trevor Whelan

Producers

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extra info

Original Titel

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Year

2024

Duration

52 min

Genre

Documentary

Country

Ireland

Dialogue

English, Irish, Kurdish (Central Kurdish)

Subtitles

English

AKFF Edition

AKFF 2025

Extra

After the screening a Q+A will take place with director Trevor Whelan and Zak Moradi, moderated by Shiba Hussein.

Screenings

HOME: THE STORY OF ZAK MORADI

Tickets & times

Sunday 11 May

12:30 –

13:42

Ketelhuis Zaal 1

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