A short film by Kurdish director Mohammed Darbandikhani, The Crows Land relies on a restrained visual treatment to construct a human atmosphere shaped by isolation, memory, and psychological transformation. Rather than depending on conventional narrative structure, the film focuses on cinematic imagery and internal rhythm, creating an experience driven by visual mood and emotional tension.

The film adopts a contemplative visual language and pays close attention to composition, pacing, and atmosphere, giving the work a distinct cinematic identity within contemporary independent short cinema.

At the second edition of the Kobani International Film Festival in 2021, the film received the Best Director Award in recognition of its visual language and directorial vision.

Film Information

• Original Title: The Crows Land
• Director: Mohammed Darbandikhani
• Production Year: 2020
• Duration: 07:17 min
• Format: Short Film
• Genre: Drama
• Screenplay: Hamza Ahmad – Aram Ahmad
• Cinematography: Zana Jalal
• Editing: Anwar Azeez – Mariwan Shamsaldin
• Producer: Khalid Azeez