Kurdistan: the untold story of Mesopotamia

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Shot in the Northern part of Iraqi Kurdistan, close to ISIS controlled areas, this film reveals a true archaeological Eldorado. The traces of hidden royal cities, extensive water management systems and 3000-year-old reliefs and architecture are brought into light, using specially shot drone footage, secret satellite imagery, high-end 3D visualization and animated sequences. These new findings saved from destruction, trigger a whole new understanding of this region, known as the Cradle of Civilization.

Format: 16/9 - 1x52’ - Colour - 4K
Production: UN FILM À LA PATTE, ARTE France & CNRS Images
Produced in association with SBS-TV Australia
With the participation of Al Arabiya News Channel, SVT and Centre National du Cinéma et de l'image animée
Fundings: CNC (Nouvelles Technologies en Production), Région Grand Est, Procirep-Angoa, Agence Culturelle d’Alsace
Under the patronage of the French National Commission for UNESCO
International distribution: Terranoa
First broadcaster: ARTE

FESTIVALS

- Firenze Archeofilm 2018 (Italy): 5th place
- Festival International du Film d'Archéologie de Bordeaux (ICRONOS) 2018 (France): “Best film for its scientific contribution” award

- Official selection at Festival du film d'archéologie d'Amiens 2018 (France)
- Official selection at Festival Sciences-Réunion 2018 (France)
- Official selection at Rencontre d'Archéologie de la Narbonnaise 2018 (France)
- Official selection at International Archaeological Film Fest de Split 2018 (Croatia)