Sawsan AlSaraf is an Iraqi, Montreal-based filmmaker and visual artist whose work explores themes of memory, displacement, and the complexities of human connection. Her short film I Leave My Little Heart in My Mother's Chest (2023) has garnered international acclaim for its poetic and deeply personal approach to storytelling. AlSaraf’s filmmaking is characterized by its lyrical imagery, emotional depth, and a distinctive blend of documentary and fiction. Drawing from her own experiences and cultural heritage, she crafts intimate narratives that resonate with universal themes of loss, longing, and belonging.
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