Reel Iraq 2013 marks 10 years since the US and UK led military invasion, against which the world mobilised in solidarity with the people of Iraq. In the UK Reel Iraq was held in March 2013 and explored the contribution of art, culture and creativity to Iraqi life in a time of conflict, and over 50 events took place in London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Dumfries and Galloway, Leeds, Derry/Londonderry, Newcastle and Stirling.
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Reel Festivals is delighted to be co-hosting award winning Syrian writer Samar Yazbek with PEN International at this year’s Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts in Hay-on-Wye on 2nd June. Reel Festivals returns its focus to Syria, celebrating the creativity and resilience of the Syrian people amid a brutal conflict, now tragically into its [...]
Join us for a series of short films from and about Iraq. Plus the very rare opportunity for a Q&A afterward, with award-winning filmmaker and founder of Independent Film and TV College in Baghdad, Maysoon Pachachi. ………………………
Sundance fellow & Variety’s Middle Eastern Filmmaker of the year 2010, Mohamed Al-Daradji is celebrated for his moving portraits of modern day Iraq and stunning cinematography. With his films screening as part of Reel Iraq, the Leeds Gallery is happy to host image…
Arabic calligraphy and poetry have always been inherently intertwined in the history of the Arabic arts, with fine examples from Iraq. Jawdat Khadim Kaiby taught Arabic calligraphy in Iraq for thirteen years at the Basra Fine Art Institute before moving to Scotland in 2…
Many thanks to everyone who made it along to Reel Iraq events last week, it was a huge success and audiences across the UK got a chance to engage directly with Iraqi poets, film makers, artists, writers and musicians, marking ten years since the US and UK led invasion of Iraq by standing in solidarity with the people of Iraq. We’re very thankful to everyone who helped make it happen, from the amazing volunteers who joined in to the venues across the UK who opened their doors to us.
Thanks so much to everyone who’s made it out to Reel Iraq events across the country, it’s been great to have such packed venues celebrating the resiliance and diversity of Iraqi arts and to have such a warm reception for all the guests and participants. Events are continuing today and tomorrow with the all day Reel Iraq event in Bristol, as well as events in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Leeds. More details below, hope you can make it along to some of the events! We’ve also been filming and recording lots of the events held across the country, they’ll be available on our website soon, as well as a free Reel Iraq music sampler, stay tuned!
Following excellent, packed out opening night events across the country, Reel Iraq continues today with music, film, poetry, exhibitions and discussion events taking place in London, Leeds, Edinburgh.
Unfortunately, due to the challenging weather we have had to cancel the Reel Music event in Dumfries and Galloway.
It’s the opening night of Reel Iraq tonight, with Iraqi film, music and poetry events taking place in London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Dumfries & Galloway, Leeds, Derry/Londonderry, Newcastle and Stirling over the weekend. There’s a listing of all the events taking place tonight below, look forward to seeing you there!
The Reel Festivals Team
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