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Generation Kplus 2026
© Mergah Production
In a small village in Kurdistan, an elementary school teacher sometimes brings an unusual item into the classroom: a large white sheet. The children are used to seeing it appear, stretched over the blackboard, turning the room into something different. But one day, the sheet is suddenly taken away by adults. A few curious pupils follow the trail – only to be confronted with a truth that the older villagers take for granted. The children try to hold on to their small joy and search for another way to restore their shared moment.

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by Navroz Shaban (Director, Screenplay)
with Rewan Nizar Iraqi Kurdistan Region 2026 Kurdish 12' Colour World premiere recommendation: 9 years and up

With

  • Rewan Nizar (Student)

Crew

Director Navroz Shaban
Screenplay Navroz Shaban
Cinematography Bawer Nuri
Editing Aram Salman
Music Homer Dizeyee
Sound Design Ali Sleman
Production Design Hashim Shaji
Costumes Sipal Sidqi
Producer Mihammed Muhsin

Produced by

Meergah Production

Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan Region

Photos

Navroz Shaban

The Kurdish filmmaker lives and works in Duhok in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Having trained as an actor, he now works as a director, producer and actor. His independent films portray everyday Kurdish life and its challenges with a hopeful tone. He also works in Guest Relations at the Duhok International Film Festival, serves on the board of a Duhok production company and previously held a five-year management role at the General Directorate of Culture and Arts in Amedi.

Filmography

2023 4qm; short film 2026 Spî (White); short film, Berlinale 2026

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2026