Kilometre Zero


1h 28m 2005

Brief Synopsis

1988. In the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan live Ako with his beautiful wife Selma, their son and his dying father-in-law. The condition of the old man, makes it impossible for the family to flee before Ako is thrown into the Iraq army. Kurdish recruits who are rounded up are systematically shipped of

Film Details

Also Known As
Kilometer Zero
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Memento Films; Memento Films
Distribution Company
First Run Features Home Video; Memento Films; Victory Entertainment; Xenix Filmdistribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

1988. In the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan live Ako with his beautiful wife Selma, their son and his dying father-in-law. The condition of the old man, makes it impossible for the family to flee before Ako is thrown into the Iraq army. Kurdish recruits who are rounded up are systematically shipped off to the front as bomb-and-missile fodder in the war with neighboring Iran. Ako is more determined than his persecuted, roly-poly friend Sami and buddy Adnan to hightail it out of there ASAP. His chance comes when he is sent on a three-day mission to Kurdistan to deliver the body of a fallen soldier to the soldier's family. The long drive in a broken-down station wagon with a flag-draped coffin tied to the roof turns into a surrealistic journey.

Film Details

Also Known As
Kilometer Zero
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Memento Films; Memento Films
Distribution Company
First Run Features Home Video; Memento Films; Victory Entertainment; Xenix Filmdistribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video February 19, 2008

Released in United States 2005

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 26-February 6, 2005.

Released in United States on Video February 19, 2008

Released in United States 2005 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 26-February 6, 2005.)