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  • The Poet of Baghdad (2009)
  • Short | 22 min | Documentary, Short
The Poet of Baghdad (2009)
Short | 22 min | Documentary, Short
In 1979, Nabeel Yasin fled his homeland Iraq with his wife Nada and three-year-old son because he had published poetry that did not conform to the views of Saddam Hussein and his regime, including the work The Poet Satirizes the King. ...See moreIn 1979, Nabeel Yasin fled his homeland Iraq with his wife Nada and three-year-old son because he had published poetry that did not conform to the views of Saddam Hussein and his regime, including the work The Poet Satirizes the King. Branded an 'enemy of the state', Yasin faced imprisonment and likely death if he remained in Iraq. He continued to write and publish poetry from exile in the UK, his works smuggled back into Iraq where they became a popular symbol of resistance. Filmmaker Georgie Weedon tells Yasin's story in her film, The Poet of Baghdad. Written by Gingerwink Films See less
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Director
Georgie Weedon
Producer
Paul Dosaj
Cinematographer
Tom Swindell
Editor
Johnny Burke
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Updated Jun 1, 2009
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Jun 1, 2009 (United Kingdom)

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