A boy tries to save a goat that is going to be sacrificed for Eid al-Adha
Film Message: Do something to save lives.
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A boy tries to save a goat that is going to be sacrificed for Eid al-Adha
Film Message: Do something to save lives.
A father sacrifices an animal on the day of Eid al-Adha according to the traditions and customs of the past. According to the old custom, he gives the last bowl of water to the goat, but his son tries to save the goat.
The father angrily looks for them.
The boy makes the goat run away and puts the rope around his neck instead of the goat. This short film refers to the story of Ismail and Ibrahim in Islam.
“Victim” is a short film that tells the story of a boy who attempts to rescue a goat from being sacrificed during Eid al-Adha.
In many religions and ancient traditions, animals are brutally sacrificed for purity, forgiveness of sins, or the fulfillment of wishes. In some traditions, these acts even lead to a bloodbath in the streets during holy days. In this film, a young boy, who has grown attached to his goat, tries to save it from his father. He is willing to sacrifice himself to protect the goat from harm.
In this film, we aimed to challenge this mindset and ask people to consider: Can the torture and killing of an innocent animal, which feels emotions, has eyes, and has blood flowing through its veins like us, truly bring us good? How can someone seek freedom and peace through the captivity and torture of another being?
We are confident that taking the lives of creatures perpetuates a cycle of violence, suffering, and killing.
Bahman Radan is a 37-year-old Iranian writer, director and filmmaker. He follows a vegan lifestyle and supports peace and animal rights. Bahman’s works include “Smile“, “Victim”,”Smoking Kills But Not You“, “Return” “Childhood Dream”, “Circle” and “That Also Breathes“.
