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Eternal Sentinel (2022)

Eternal Sentinel" follows Maryam Ashrafi's journey as she encounters journalists wounded or who have witnessed deadly incidents involving mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Through personal stories, including Maryam’s own trauma, the film sheds light on the critical issue of landmines and IEDs, which claimed the lives of 31 journalists in Iraq and 14 in Syria between 2000 and 2022.

By sharing these experiences, Eternal Sentinel aims to open a conversation about the mental health challenges faced by journalists in conflict zones, while also drawing attention to the long-term consequences of war—particularly the persistent threat of landmines and IEDs.

Director, Camera, Sound

Maryam Ashrafi

Editor

Kaveh Abbasian

Original Score

Pouya Pour-Amin

Producer

Déborah Da Silva (Ilha Production)

Screenings:

Official selection at FIGRA and PriMed Festivals, France

Official selection at the Warm Festival, Sarajevo

Showcased at the Frontline Club, London

Screened at Stanford University, USA

Online Screening at NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, USA, with a talk for students