Paikar
Documentary
Dutch-Afghan filmmaker Dawood Hilmandi confronts his authoritarian father’s violent past in a journey through Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq. Blending family, faith, and migration, the film explores healing, freedom, and the power of creativity in the face of alienation.
Festivals & Awards
Best First Feature
IDFA 2025
Special Mention
Best Dutch Film
IDFA 2025
FIPRESCI Award
IDFA 2025
Credits
- Writer & Director: Dawood Hilmandi
- Co-writer: Mohammad Reza Farzad
- Producers: Frank Hoeve & Katja Draaijer, BALDR Film
- Languages: Farsi, Dari, Dutch
- Financiers: The Netherlands Film Fund, NPO Fund
- Broadcaster: EOdocs
- Length: 97 min
- Release: 2025
