A Swing in Atayfiyah / تتبغدد عليه

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'A Swing in Atayfiyah' dwells in the memory of homes and friendships left behind in Iraq, the irrecoverable sense of belonging, and the dissonance of diaspora. Atayfiyah, Baghdad, a place of peace and heartbreak.

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Directed by: Bediah

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