Barbershop
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Barbershop is a documentary film. directed by Bassim Al Shaker. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Bassim Al-Shaker was 19 years old when a group of Mahdi militia members visited his barbershop in 2007. They wanted a new haircut. When they saw his unfinished painting of Venus, however, they were so offended by the nude figure that they beat the young man, forcibly cut his hair, and dragged him out into the street. The film reconstructs the shocking incident through personal testimony and his own drawings.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbershop about?
Bassim Al-Shaker was 19 years old when a group of Mahdi militia members visited his barbershop in 2007. They wanted a new haircut. When they saw his unfinished painting of Venus, however, they were...
Who directed Barbershop?
Barbershop was directed by Bassim Al Shaker.
How long is Barbershop?
Barbershop has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Barbershop released?
Barbershop was released on October 4, 2022 in theaters.