Despite being constantly surrounded by war and atrocities, Charles and his camera are set to document other aspects of Iraqi lives, so he can show how they are not merely victims. These are people who are hoping for a brighter future, who share moments of joy and love, and who are fighting to make their life better every day, just like we all do.
Thiefaine’s latest documentary project,
Tahrir, disobedience can be seen as part of the
Circulation(s) 2021 exhibition in Paris. We’ve sat and talked with him about his work and life in Iraq, right before he boards his flight to Yerevan, Armenia, to inaugurate the same exhibition there.