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Noun
The film “Noun” depicts the suffering of Christian Iraqis - their
marginalisation, persecution, torture, and murder - culminating in
their forced displacement from their homes in northern Iraq, and
how this systematic displacement, which began at the turn of the 20th
Century, continues to this day.
Throughout the 24-minute film, many individuals and families share
the details of what they have personally witnessed of the assaults by
ISIS gangs, including kidnapping, torture, theft and displacement.
Alternating between these accounts, priests who are assisting the
displaced give their testimonies, in addition to the individuals affected
by the displacement, such as Aida, whose 3-year old daughter was
snatched from her and whose disappearance has left doubts about
her fate. Furthermore, Yasi, whose husband was killed in her home
and buried, without her knowing what had happened; and Father
Joseph, whose colleague was beheaded and thrown on to the street;
and many, many more tragic stories that depict the true heroes whose
heartache is shared with the audience.
The common thread that brings together all the stories told in the
film is not only a bitter sense of the suffering caused by displacement
but also the loss of any sense of security in their own country, and
the feeling of being strangers in their own land. In addition, there is
the constant state of fear which brings flashbacks of the events that
had caused their displacement by ISIS; these remain, until now,
etched in their subconscious.
Schlaepfer sheds light on the people who were able to survive the
terrible crimes of ISIS that were committed against all who opposed
them. The touching and passionate ending of the film leaves its
audience with the questions: is there any hope at all of return? And
what will the impact be on all the children who have witnessed the
tragedy?
“Noun” is a forceful appeal to the conscience of humanity, and all
international and governmental organisations, which have the
capability to extend a helping hand to these people. There can be no
hesitation in providing assistance to save them from the terrible
plight in which they live and bear the brunt of every day.
Summary
marginalisation, persecution, torture, and murder - culminating in
their forced displacement from their homes in northern Iraq, and
how this systematic displacement, which began at the turn of the 20th
Century, continues to this day.
Throughout the 24-minute film, many individuals and families share
the details of what they have personally witnessed of the assaults by
ISIS gangs, including kidnapping, torture, theft and displacement.
Alternating between these accounts, priests who are assisting the
displaced give their testimonies, in addition to the individuals affected
by the displacement, such as Aida, whose 3-year old daughter was
snatched from her and whose disappearance has left doubts about
her fate. Furthermore, Yasi, whose husband was killed in her home
and buried, without her knowing what had happened; and Father
Joseph, whose colleague was beheaded and thrown on to the street;
and many, many more tragic stories that depict the true heroes whose
heartache is shared with the audience.
The common thread that brings together all the stories told in the
film is not only a bitter sense of the suffering caused by displacement
but also the loss of any sense of security in their own country, and
the feeling of being strangers in their own land. In addition, there is
the constant state of fear which brings flashbacks of the events that
had caused their displacement by ISIS; these remain, until now,
etched in their subconscious.
Schlaepfer sheds light on the people who were able to survive the
terrible crimes of ISIS that were committed against all who opposed
them. The touching and passionate ending of the film leaves its
audience with the questions: is there any hope at all of return? And
what will the impact be on all the children who have witnessed the
tragedy?
“Noun” is a forceful appeal to the conscience of humanity, and all
international and governmental organisations, which have the
capability to extend a helping hand to these people. There can be no
hesitation in providing assistance to save them from the terrible
plight in which they live and bear the brunt of every day.
Summary
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