Beneath Which Rivers Flow
© Ali Ameer
In the marshlands of southern Iraq, Ibrahim and his family live isolated from the rest of the world, deeply intertwined with the river, the reeds and the animals they tend. The quiet and withdrawn Ibrahim finds solace only in his buffalo, his one true companion. One morning, a dense fog blankets the marshes and Ibrahim senses an ominous shift in the land. The rivers begin to dry up, the earth cracks and the once flourishing landscape starts fading into a barren wasteland. As Ibrahim’s world collapses, he must confront forces beyond his control that threaten not only his way of life but also the one living creature he truly understands.
Trailer/Film Excerpt
With
- Ibrahim Halim
Crew
| Director | Ali Yahya |
| Screenplay | Mohammed Baz, Ali Yahya |
| Cinematography | Ali Ameer |
| Editing | Akram Sadoon |
| Music | Khayam Allami |
| Sound Design | Ahmed Raed, Munaf Mohammed |
| Producer | Jafar Sadik |
Produced by
Becorp Inc.
Baghdad, Iraq
Jafar Sadik, Ali Yahya
Producer and director strike a cool pose at the Photo Call.
Beneath Which Rivers Flow · Generation · Feb 18, 2025
Ali Yahya
© Ameer Safaa
The Iraqi filmmaker uses film to explore the human experience, capturing the beauty and complexities of everyday life. Through his work, he brings the stories of his homeland to the world. He is also the creative director of Becorp, one of Iraq’s leading creative agencies. He lives and works in Baghdad.
Filmography
2025 Beneath Which Rivers Flow; short film
Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2025