Creative Despite War

Director: Ruì Díaz

Production: 2015, Dari & Spanish with English & Dari Subtitle, 63 min, Germany

Camera: Christian Rinke/Script Writer: Ruì Díaz – Christian Rinke/Editor: Aletta von Viettienhof

 

Synopsis: Despite more than 30 years of conflict, despite violence, poverty, fundamentalism and war, there is a blossoming artistic movement in Afghanistan willing to be seen. Creative Despite War foregrounds four of the most innovative young Afghan artists in their struggle to create and show their artwork, in a country were freedom of expression can often be life threatening. Despite of this fact, their art is slowly taking over the cities: from paintings on Kabul’s semi destroyed walls to heavy metal underground concerts.The film takes us on a journey into Afghanistan’s growing artistic movement and into the intimate world of these artists, showing the impact of their artistic work in the construction of a new Afghan society, and proving that there is another perspective to see the country beyond the conflict.

Director’s Biography: Ruì has worked different formats and styles. From Documentaries to Web Clips. He holds a MA in Film from the Barcelona Film School and a PG in Documentary from UA Barcelona. He is experienced as film director for international organizations and NGOs, portraying their work in conflict regions. But more than anything he is a film director with endless ideas and a strong vision. His latest work and first feature film is the documentary “Creative despite War” that shows the struggle of afghan artists to show their artwork.