Halkawt Mustafa's Film Wins International Award
"If You Kill a Woman, You Won't See Heaven," Iraq's Oscar submission, won best film at the 26th Skopje Film Festival following its Venice premiere. Mustafa dedicated the award to the Kurdish women who fought ISIS.
RastinewsKurdish director Halkawt Mustafa's film "If You Kill a Woman, You Won't See Heaven" has won Best Film at the 26th Skopje Film Festival, marking a new international milestone for the production.
The award was announced during the festival's closing week at Frosina Cinema in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.
Jury praises Kurdish women fighters and cinematography
The festival jury explained its decision to honor the Kurdish production in these words:
"We give this award for best film, best director and flawless cinematography to a powerful and original perspective on the Kurdish women fighters who brought radicalism to its knees by confronting its deepest fear."
A meaningful dedication from director Halkawt Mustafa
Director Halkawt Mustafa, expressing his satisfaction at winning the award, said:
"I dedicate this film to all the Kurdish women who resisted the darkness of ISIS. Their courage is the heart of this story."
Thanking everyone who helped bring the film to life, Mustafa said: "I thank everyone who brought this story to the screen with me. I share this award with all of you."
"If You Kill a Woman, You Won't See Heaven" screened on the red carpet at this year's prestigious Venice Film Festival in Italy, drawing wide attention in the film world.