Voices of Bam

Synopsis

The powerful earthquake that struck the ancient city of Bam in southeastern Iran on December 26, 2003, killed over 43,000 people, injured 20,000, and left 60,000 inhabitants homeless. Inspired by snapshots uncovered in the rubble, which are the only remaining tangible reminders of life before the quake, the filmmakers almost seem to be overhearing the city’s inhabitants, who try to go on with their lives one year later. The grief and guilt expressed by the survivors strike a universal chord, and the indomitable life force they embody is unforgettable

Director Biography

Born in 1968, studied Photography at the Dutch Academy of Arts and the Dutch Film and Television Academy. She has worked with Aliona van der Horst (born in Moscow) since The Lady with the White Hat, which received several national and international awards.