Award of Excellence – “Dreams & Nightmares” (UK)

Title: Dreams & Nightmares
Runtime: 25 min
Country: UK
Director: Chris Hale
Placement: Best Editing (Chris Hale) + Award of Excellence
Competition: September 30, 2017

Synopsis: Shot in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Dreams & Nightmares looks at the story behind a vote on independence, and uncovers the heartbreaking reasons the Kurds want a country of their own.

Terrifying and thought provoking, Dreams & Nightmares reveals the horror the Kurds endured during decades of murderous subjugation.

Featuring emotional interviews and distressing footage, Dreams & Nightmares is not for the faint of heart, but this compelling and sometimes very disturbing film is also one of hope and happiness.