Sidik and the Panther
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2019 | Documentary | 83'

Sidik and the Panther


Sidik has been looking for a snow leopard in the mountains of Kurdistan in northern Iraq for 25 years. There were once many leopards here. Sidik believes that if they return, his people and homeland will survive. If he can film one of the magical beings, the region will be declared a national park and the bombs will never fall again. Sidik has still not found his leopard but he refuses to give up hope.


The poetic film by director Reber Dosky tells a story of hope, pride and the possibility of healing in a rarely seen land of amazing beauty.

Directed by

Reber Dosky

Scenario

Reber Dosky

Camera

Roy van Egmond

Edited by

Stefan Kamp

Sound

Taco Drijfhout

Sounddesign

Tom Jahnsen

Music

Dennis Hazenoot

Produced by

Jos de Putter for Dieptescherpte BV

Language

Kurdish

Subtitle

English

ABOUT OEFF

With their passion for thrillers, poetry and documentaries, the Orient Express Film Days and Culture Weeks take you to Turkey, Kurdistan, Syria, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Afghanistan, Greece, Switzerland and European countries. The festival builds bridges between countries, promotes cultural exchange and, in its fourth edition, encourages reflection on freedom, hope and ecology. The films illuminate devastated landscapes, show family structures shaped by environmental destruction, the will to power and change in times of war and give hope for a better future. With the participation of numerous filmmakers and artists, the Orient Express Film Festival and Culture Weeks offer an exciting program of discoveries and meaningful cinematic expressions.

A supporting program with concerts, workshops and panel discussions complements the film screenings and offers additional opportunities for networking.