The film "The Dreams of Sparrows" is a documentary portrait of life in Baghdad, post-war and pre-reconstruction, directed by Hayder Mousa Daffar and his team of contributing directors. It explores the conflicting views among Iraqis regarding the war, Saddam Hussein, and the occupation, which ultimately changes the filmmakers' perspectives and beliefs. The movie follows Iraqi directors, including Hayder Jabbar, who expresses gratitude to George Bush, and features intimate encounters with Iraqi artists and writers. As the production continues, the interviews shift towards the politics of occupation and resistance, concluding with the reclaiming of Falluja and the tragic loss of a crew member.
The Dreams of Sparrows
Iraqi director Hayder Mousa Daffar's "The Dreams of Sparrows" provides a distinct view of life in Baghdad during the post-war and pre-reconstruction period, as characters navigate the challenges of reconciling past and present.
