Dutch photojournalist Michiel Hegener, known for his photographs of the Kurdish revolutionary movement in the 1970s, returns to Kurdistan. Dressed in the same Kurdish attire he wore decades ago, he is revisiting the places and people he captured in his iconic images.
Hegener spent years documenting the struggles of the Kurdish people, from the mountains and villages to the caves and cities, listening to countless personal accounts and creating a photographic record that has become a vital part of Kurdish history.
Among those he photographed is legendary Kurdish leader Mullah Mustafa Barzani. Barzani led several revolutions against the Iraqi government during the 1960s and 1970s.
Through his lens, Hegener not only captured moments of political and social upheaval but also gave a voice to the Kurdish people’s fight for autonomy, making his photographs and writings essential documents in understanding their history.
Producer: Sirwan Rahim