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Biji - 'Zigidi'
Thoughtfully blending Kurdish and Western Asian music traditions with contemporary splashes of Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Latin, and Dance music, their self-titled new album, BIJI, aims to reframe the conversation about Kurdish culture and art. Zigidi, translating to ‘Millions’, shows the range and intensity of the album as its focal track. "My parents and their whole generation gave up their lives for the freedom I have today," reflects Nazari, referring to countless wars and conflicts in the region as well as a ban on speaking, recording, and performing songs in Kurdish that lasted years. The artist remains in pursuit of lasting freedom and expression.
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Credits
Director: |
Maceo Frost |
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Producer: |
Dewen Myrza / Zanyar K. Qadir |
Screenwriter: |
Maceo Frost / Robin Nazari |
Cinematographer: |
Lionel Turner |
Editor: |
Andreas Arvidson / Maceo Frost |
Sound Designer: |
Isidor Estrada / Maceo Frost / Robin Nazari / Tusabe Nada / Ville Hasselberg |
Music: |
Biji |
Principal Cast: |
Robin Nazari, Rozh mohammed Al-sheikhani, Dewen Myrza, Yasa Mohammad Mostapha, Gailan Rawandzy, Nadr Rasul Nadr |
Additional Credits: |
Production Manager: Kirmo Manninen, First AC: Hokar Chalack, Drone Operator: Zhiran Abdalla, Steady Cam: Hemen bajelani, Stunt Driver: Rozh Shaikhanii, Production Company: Studio Biji, NewLand, Diplomats, Knucklehead, Bwgtbld, Colorist: Nicke Cantarelli, Sound: Felicia Steen Holm - Ponytail Sound, Andreas Arvidsson, 3D / CGI Artist: Oscar Böckerman, Online Artist: Evelina Åström - Tint post |
Contact
Public Film Contact: |
Claire Leaver
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Publicity Contact: |
Claire Leaver
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Sales Agent: |
Edd Campbell-Bird
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