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Miss Kootat Khanem

Directed by Shilan Saadi
Unscripted Feature Development

A century-old diary, a forgotten genocide, and a Polish-American nurse who becomes the voice of a silenced nation. This film uses collage animation to reconstruct the fragments of a 1916 massacre, proving that witnessing is the ultimate act of resistance against historical erasure.

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Genre

Animation Documentary Indigenous Politics Social Justice Women True Story

Director Identity

Kurd she/her

Bio

Shilan Saadi is a Kurdish filmmaker and documentarian based in Canada. Her work focuses on historical memory, women’s stories, and social justice, highlighting underrepresented voices. Her films have screened internationally and are recognized for their human-centered and truthful storytelling.

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