Stone Bird follows the eccentric Abu Hajar, who has chosen a life apart from society to escape an intractable personal conflict. The film is a reflection on society with its rigid rules and its crippling effects on humans.
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Flint Mountains
What does a sculptor need? A small village surrounded by rocks. Friends. And nature as the greatest artist of all.
Film details
- Country of production
- Syria
- Year
- 2006
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2012
- Length
- 35"
- Medium/Format
- DVD
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