The Dark Wind
Iraq/Germany/Qatar, 92 min, Drama, Arabic with English subtitles, Rated PG-13
Sunday, Jun 4, 2017 2:00 PM
MIDWEST PREMIERE. ARAB FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION. Reko and Pero are a young Yazidi couple preparing for marriage when their Iraqi village is attacked by ISIS militants. Many of the Yazidi girls, including Pero, are sold into slavery, tortured, and raped. Reko, who was at work during the attack, frantically searches for Pero amid the chaos. Will their true love be able to overcome life-altering trauma? Winner of the DUBAI FILM FESTIVAL MUHR AWARD FOR BEST FICTION FEATURE.