SADA
Released 5 years ago in 2021. SADA is a documentary film. directed by Bassim Al Shaker. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Sada, meaning «echo» in Arabic, was conceived as Sada for Iraqi art by the Baghdad-born Rijin Sahakian. Sahakian set up the initiative, which ran from 2011 to 2015, in order to support Baghdad-based artists facing the damage done to the contemporary art infrastructure in Iraq after cycles of war, destruction, sanctions, and continual political insecurity. For «documenta fifteen», Sahakian invited former participants of Sada to produce video work reflecting on their practice and where they are today. The participating artists are Sajjad Abbas, Bassim Al Shaker, Layth Kareem, Ali Eyal, Raed Mutar, Sarah Munaf, and Sahakian herself. This almanac is a valuable historical document about a country destroyed by a bloody war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SADA about?
Sada, meaning «echo» in Arabic, was conceived as Sada for Iraqi art by the Baghdad-born Rijin Sahakian. Sahakian set up the initiative, which ran from 2011 to 2015, in order to support Baghdad-ba...
Who directed SADA?
SADA was directed by Bassim Al Shaker.
How long is SADA?
SADA has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was SADA released?
SADA was released on October 12, 2021 in theaters.