Hamja: A Place, Multiple Destinies, One Decision

Hamja tells the life story of Abdolhossein, a man who established a village in southern Iran for his family. Located in Bushehr province, the village’s primary livelihoods are farming and animal husbandry. The settlement includes a local husseiniyeh (community religious center) and a private school whose students are all siblings. Over the years Abdolhossein succeeded in bringing electricity to the village. He is the head of a household with four wives and 27 children.

Production Notes and Features of Hamja

Hamja not only narrates an extraordinary life story but also stands out cinematically. Ahang Tasvir Agency employed the following approaches and techniques in producing the documentary:

• Striking direction: Artistically guided storytelling that deeply explores Abdolhossein’s character and his unique world.
• Expressive long shots: Wide framing to reveal the village’s scale, the human relationship with the landscape, and the family’s place within it.
• Clear, measured narration: A fluent and lucid narration that presents the complex life and social structure of the village without passing judgment.
• Professional cinematography and sound: High-quality image capture and clear audio that immerse the audience in the documentary’s environment.
• Thoughtful treatment of sensitive themes: Hamja delicately addresses social topics such as alternative lifestyles, family structure, self-sufficiency, and human resilience in the face of limitations.

Awards and Recognition

After screening at various festivals, Hamja received critical acclaim and several awards, including:

• Best Film — International Section, Cinema Verite International Documentary Film Festival (2016)
• Best Producer, 9th Independent Documentary Cinema Awards of Iran (2017)
• Best Director, 9th Independent Documentary Cinema Awards of Iran (2017)
• Best Cinematography, 9th Independent Documentary Cinema Awards of Iran (2017)
• Special Prize, Grand Celebration of Iranian Cinema (House of Cinema)

These honors attest to the artistic quality and cultural significance of this work by Ahang Tasvir Agency.

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