Broken Boat
Jan 31, 2020 · 11m
Director
Angelo SalamancaOverview
When Jina a Kurdish poet escapes her oppressive homeland in Western Iran, she takes her beloved’s birthday gift – “Girl with the Pearl Earring” translated into Farsi – with her on a journey to seek political asylum in Australia. Chancing upon a community library, the invitation to ‘take a book, leave a book’ forges a poignant connection between her new landscape and the home she has left behind.
Cast of Broken Boat
Crew of Broken Boat
About Broken Boat
What is Broken Boat about?
When Jina a Kurdish poet escapes her oppressive homeland in Western Iran, she takes her beloved’s birthday gift – “Girl with the Pearl Earring” translated into Farsi – with her on a journey to seek political asylum in Australia. Chancing upon a community library, the invitation to ‘take a book, leave a book’ forges a poignant connection between her new landscape and the home she has left behind.
When was Broken Boat released?
Broken Boat was released on January 31, 2020.
How long is Broken Boat?
Broken Boat runs 11 minutes.
Who directed Broken Boat?
Broken Boat was directed by Angelo Salamanca.
Who is in the cast of Broken Boat?
The cast of Broken Boat includes Josephine Eberhard (Jina), Sara Afshar (Fatima), Serge De Nardo (Artist), Francesca Whetter (Young Jina) and Yama Atef (Jivan).