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The Lions by the River Tigris

Zaradasht Ahmed
RELEASE Thu 12 Feb
  • Content rating: Watch out with children under 9
  • Content rating: Fear

Mosul, an Iraqi city that was severely damaged during the liberation from Islamic State, faces a new battle. Not one fought with weapons, but one of restoration. While the scars of the past are still visible, determined efforts are being made to reclaim the city's identity, culture, and soul.

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Three men refuse to leave Mosul in ruins. Bashar, a fisherman, takes on the almost impossible task of rebuilding his family's home. Fakhri, a passionate collector, saves the remnants of the past in his own unique way, preserving the city's memory. His friend Fadel, a musician who was once silenced by ISIS, now consciously chooses music as a form of resistance.

Their personal stories form the heart of a broader cultural revival. Women are slowly reclaiming public spaces, theaters are reopening their doors, music schools are flourishing, and centuries-old heritage is being carefully restored. As Mosul slowly comes back to life, one pressing question arises: can this 8,000-year-old city regain its soul?

The Lions by the River Tigris
Direction
Zaradasht Ahmed
Cast
Indie Film Bergen
Duration
91 min
RELEASE
Thu 12 Feb
Year
2025
Country
Iraq
Language
Arabic
Subtitles
Dutch
  • Content rating: Watch out with children under 9
  • Content rating: Fear

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