This Lemon Tastes of Apple 2011
Captured in a fleeting 14 minutes, *This Lemon Tastes of Apple* (2011) transforms a moment of raw political defiance into a haunting musical statement.
Director: Hiwa K
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Lemon Tastes of Apple (2011) about?
This Lemon Tastes of Apple (2011) captures the final moments of Iraq's 2011 public uprising in Sulaymaniyah, where two musicians play Morricone's iconic Western theme amid tear gas and crowds. Their performance becomes a defiant act of resistance, blending personal memory with political urgency.
Who directed This Lemon Tastes of Apple?
Hiwa K directed This Lemon Tastes of Apple, merging his background in music and visual art to document a pivotal moment in Iraqi history.
Who stars in This Lemon Tastes of Apple?
The film stars director Hiwa K on harmonica and Daroon Othman on guitar, whose spontaneous performance anchors the short film's emotional core.
Is This Lemon Tastes of Apple (2011) worth watching?
At just 14 minutes, This Lemon Tastes of Apple offers a rare, visceral glimpse into Iraq's Spring protests through a unique musical lens. Its raw energy and historical weight make it compelling for cinephiles and history buffs alike, even without a traditional plot.
How long is This Lemon Tastes of Apple?
This Lemon Tastes of Apple runs for 14 minutes, making it a concise but potent cinematic experience.
About This Lemon Tastes of Apple (2011) — A 14-minute musical protest caught in time
Captured in a fleeting 14 minutes, *This Lemon Tastes of Apple* (2011) transforms a moment of raw political defiance into a haunting musical statement. Directed by Hiwa K and featuring his own harmonica alongside Daroon Othman's guitar, the short film documents the final hours of Iraq's 2011 uprising in Sulaymaniyah, where tear gas hung thick in the air. As protestors massed and the city's pulse quickened, the duo played Ennio Morricone's iconic two-note motif from *Once Upon a Time in the West*—a melody so familiar it resonated like a shared heartbeat among the crowd. The film turns an everyday fruit into a symbol of resilience, its tart juice a fleeting antidote to the burning sting of repression.
Stripped of dialogue and shot in vérité style, *This Lemon Tastes of Apple* (2011) immerses viewers in the sensory chaos of revolution. Hiwa K layers personal memory with collective history, blending the mundane—lemons passed from hand to hand—with the monumental: a soundtrack that cuts through the haze of state violence. It's a meditation on art's power to pierce through chaos, where two musicians become unlikely witnesses to history, their notes echoing long after the screen fades to black.