They say hearts of stone never break!
The Leaves is the story of a man who grows plants in the heart of the rocks. Every day, 60 year old Qaem takes saplings from his home and plants them on the foothills of the Tehran mountains. He waters them from a nearby river. Years ago, Qaem had decided to commit suicide, but a new found dedication to nature changed his mind.

Director(s): Serwa Aliveisy | 2024 | 34 Min.
Language: Kurdish with English subtitles
Country: Iran

Screenings and tickets

Monday 9 June 2025, 15:00

Saturday 7 June 2025, 17:00

Director(s)

Serwa Aliveisy was born in Kurdistan, Sanandaj, and has pursued a diverse career in the film industry. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and has attended courses at the Eight Millimeter Academy of Cinema. Her journey in the film world began in 2008. As a filmmaker and documentarian, Serwahas also gained experience as an actress in three short films, and has worked as a script supervisor and First A.D.