Media reports show the wall around the Shiite district in Baghdad being painted with beautiful landscapes: aesthetic design conceals military measures. Barbara Hlali reacts by painting over TV footage from crisis zones with a layer of gouache. The act of painting unmasks the painted-over situation.

  • DirectorBarbara Hlali
  • CountryDE
  • Production year2008
  • Duration5 min 30 sec
  • Language (subtitles)no dialogue
  • Age rating10