Hazy Sky
Directed by Sherzad Hidayat
Iraq · 2026 · 1 min 51 sec · Drama
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
March 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War. In a dark frontline trench, a Kurdish soldier hears disturbing radio reports about a devastating attack on Halabja, where his parents and relatives live. Surrounded by uncertainty and the sounds of war, he struggles with fear for his family. Hazy Sky explores the human suffering of war, the pain of separation, and the anguish of not knowing the fate of loved ones.
About the film
March 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War. In a dark frontline trench, a Kurdish soldier hears disturbing radio reports about a devastating attack on Halabja, where his parents and relatives live. Surrounded by uncertainty and the sounds of war, he struggles with fear for his family. Hazy Sky explores the human suffering of war, the pain of separation, and the anguish of not knowing the fate of loved ones.
Director(s)
Sherzad Hidayat is a Kurdish filmmaker, screenwriter, and director from Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. His creative work explores human emotions, family relationships, social inequality, and the value of life. His films include Sweetness of Life, Pena, and Hazy Sky. Through visual storytelling, he aims to deliver meaningful humanitarian messages to international audiences.
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