Drama · Iraq · 2013 · 1h 45m

Before Snowfall

Før snøen faller

Director

Cast

Abdullah Taher as Siyar Bahar Ozen as Nermin Suzan Ilir as Evin Billey Dimirtas as Hawar Ava Abdulsattar as Nergiz Cabbar Baris as Haydar Fanus

Crew

Marius Matzow Gulbrandsen — Director of Photography Sverrir Kristjánsson — Editor David Reyes — Original Music Composer Hisham Zaman — Writer Kjell Ola Dahl — Writer

Synopsis

Before Snowfall starts with a dramatic escape: Eighteen year-old Nermin runs away from her wedding in a village in Iraqi Kurdistan. Being the elder of the family, her younger brother Siyar becomes responsible for finding her and restoring the family reputation. The mission proves a dangerous one for the inexperienced Siyar. First stop is Istanbul, where he meets Elvin, a young girl who becomes his travel companion. On the way from east to west, through Europe and all the way to Norway, Siyar comes to realize his own need for respect, and for love.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

revenge road movie

Key Collaborators

Hisham Zaman Director Marius Matzow Gulbrandsen Director of Photography Sverrir Kristjánsson Editor David Reyes Original Music Composer Hisham Zaman Writer Kjell Ola Dahl Writer

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