PENA
Directed by Sherzad Hidayat
Iraq · 2026 · 8 min 53 sec · Drama
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
A father struggles to save his seriously ill son, Aram, who needs surgery abroad. Kamal sacrifices everything, including his property, in a desperate attempt to save his son's life. PENA is an emotional story of parental love, sacrifice, and loss.
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Directed by Sherzad Hidayat
Director(s)
Sherzad Hidayat is a Kurdish filmmaker, writer, and director from Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. His work explores human emotions, family relationships, sacrifice, and social issues. PENA is one of his AI-assisted short films.
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