1001 Apples
Originally released in 2013. 1001 Apples is a documentary film. directed by Taha Karimi. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Faraj Muhammad Aziz, Qahar Khalil Muhammad, and Hashim Muhammad Rashid
Synopsis
In 1988 the Iraqi Ba'ath party murdered and buried 182,000 Kurds in 350 mass graves. Only 10 people managed to escape. Faraj climbed out from amongst the dead and was taken to the USA by 'Human Rights Watch'. Realizing that few people were aware of the genocidal 'Anfal' massacres, Faraj formed the 'Iraqi Mass Graves Survivors' group. He returned to Kurdistan where, with four other survivors, he bought 1001 red apples and cloves and distributed them to families who had lost members. These apples and cloves became symbols of reconciliation and peace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
KU
Original language
Country
Iraq
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1001 Apples about?
In 1988 the Iraqi Ba'ath party murdered and buried 182,000 Kurds in 350 mass graves. Only 10 people managed to escape. Faraj climbed out from amongst the dead and was taken to the USA by 'Human Rig...
Who directed 1001 Apples?
1001 Apples was directed by Taha Karimi.
How long is 1001 Apples?
1001 Apples has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was 1001 Apples released?
1001 Apples was released on October 4, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1001 Apples?
The main cast of 1001 Apples includes Faraj Muhammad Aziz, Qahar Khalil Muhammad, Hashim Muhammad Rashid, Abdulkarim Nayf Hasan, Ababakir Ali Saeed.