The Marshes of Iraq
Best Documentary Winner – Xposure (UAE) & Meihodo (Japan)
The Marshes of Iraq is an award-winning documentary film directed by Ali Mohammed that takes viewers on an immersive journey through the legendary Mesopotamian Marshes. This UNESCO World Heritage site, once nearly destroyed, has been gradually restored, and the film captures both its natural splendor and the communities that call it home. Winner of Best Documentary at Xposure International Film Festival (UAE) and the Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival (Japan), the film has been selected at numerous international festivals worldwide.
- Director: Ali Mohammed
- Producer: RAW Media Production
- Genre: Documentary
- Locations: Mesopotamian Marshes, Iraq
- Production company: RAW Media Production — Baghdad, Iraq & Dubai, UAE
Festivals & Awards
- Paus Premieres (2021) — Official Selection
- International Science Film Festival of India (2021) — Official Selection
- Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival (2022) — Winner
- First Time Filmmakers Sessions (2021) — Official Selection
- Festival Angaelica (2021) — Official Selection