QLD Premiere: On the Banks of the Tigris
On the Banks of the Tigris tells the story of Majid Shokor, an Iraqi-Australian who seeks the source of songs he loves and discovers a hidden history. To find out more, Majid makes a bold journey around the world to meet top Iraqi musicians – Jewish, Muslim and Christian – and unite them in a concert for peace and reconciliation. Featuring oud master Ahmed Mukhtar, Iraqi-Israeli star Yair Dalal and Farida, the superb Iraqi maqam singer now based in the Netherlands.
On the Banks of the Tigris has screened in cinemas and festivals around the world and won Best Documentary at the Baghdad International Film Festival as well as Best Director Documentary at Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival, to name a few.
This timely, important and uplifting film has been winning the hearts of audiences everywhere, don’t miss the Queensland premiere of On the Banks of the Tigris on Sunday December 3 at New Farm Cinemas with a special Q&A with Director Marsha Emerman. Watch the trailer here.
