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Kurdistan is a region encompassing parts of Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Syria where the Kurds have lived for thousands of years with a rich culture and history. The long history of the Kurdish peoples is full of struggles against a harsh climate and rugged environment and efforts to attain social, economic and political justice. Set and filmed in the mountainous province of Kurdistan, located in the western part of Iran, And thus I Was Born tells the story of a group of individuals who struggle against difficulties and hardships to achieve their goals. Their stories and journeys unfold as they travel and, at times, meet on the snow-packed roads and hills of the countryside. Mr. Rahimi, a middle-aged travelling mentor who operates a mobile library for rural children, drives through the countryside and goes from village to village to provide children with books. He finds much joy, peace, and comfort in bringing a smile to the faces of children and finds it impossible to give up his job despite the difficulties. The second character is a boy in his mid-teens who is going back to the village to be there as his sister goes into labour. Unable to bear the…

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