Synopsis
rhythms of life, an elderly woman repeats the same ritual every day. With great effort, she draws water from a hand pump deep beneath the earth, then carries a single container across the dry landscape to a dying tree. As the journey is repeated, a simple act of care grows into a poetic meditation on memory, resilience, hope, and the fragile bond between humanity and nature. At the heart of this silent ritual lies a quiet belief: that the earth, like the human body, carries the hidden potential to nurture life again—if only it is cared for. Without dialogue, the film invites the audience to discover its meaning through images, silence, and the enduring power of compassion for the living world.
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Details
- Production Budget
- 2,500 USD
- Country of Filming
- Iraq
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:19
- Film Color
- Color
- First-time Filmmaker
- No
- Student Project
- No
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Festival history
| Year | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | International | Applied |

THE WOMB OF THE TREE