A programme of short films curated exclusively for MIFF by Bahman Ghobadi complements the 'Homelands Now' spotlight. It is an eclectic selection from one of the least-known filmmaking cultures in the world. These shorts are not only diverse and stylistically adventurous, but provide a rare glimpse into Kurdish life in the Middle East. ---D as indicated WS Mij Films L Kurdish w/English subtitles TD video/col/2003-05/105mins