سيرة
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Sira, is a 2018 Saudi movie, directed by Rolla Tahir. with a runtime of 6 minutes.
Sira is an evocative documentary that delves into questions of identity, memory, and forced displacement, tracing the story of a family uprooted by the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Drawing on excavated archival footage and intimate narration, the film examines how war reshapes individual lives and collective memory. The title itself — meaning "biography" in Arabic — reflects the rich oral storytelling tradition of Arab culture, transforming painful historical events into a living, deeply human account. Sira explores what it means to carry one's history across borders, making it essential viewing for audiences interested in Arab diaspora, Gulf War history, and personal documentary filmmaking.
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