For their maiden feature film, "In the Land of Brothers," budding Iranian filmmakers Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Ghasemi courageously captured the real-life struggles of Afghanistan's refugee community in Iran. Millions of individuals, fleeing decades of turmoil in Kabul, have sought refuge in the "land of their brothers" across the border. This compelling drama traverses a refugee family's journey spanning two decades, unfolding in three distinct yet interconnected chapters, each marking a decade, from the aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 to the Taliban's resurgence in 2021.
The exclusive trailer for this heart-wrenching tale introduces us to three pivotal characters. We meet Mohamed, a tenderhearted teenager smitten with fellow Afghan refugee Leila. However, Mohamed's immigrant status lands him in the clutches of Iranian authorities, forced into unpaid labor. A decade later, Leila, now a mother working for a wealthy Iranian household, faces a devastating tragedy and the imminent threat of deportation back to her war-torn homeland. Finally, in the contemporary chapter set in 2021, Leila's elder brother Qasem confronts a tragedy of a different magnitude, one that could irrevocably alter the lives of himself, his wife, and their cherished children.
"In the Land of Brothers" made its world premiere at Sundance, garnering the prestigious Best Director award in the World Dramatic competition. Its global premiere commences next week at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, screening on Tuesday, July 2nd. Alpha Violet is responsible for its worldwide distribution. Embark on this emotional journey with the trailer for "In the Land of Brothers" below.
