30.09.2025
Kite Zo A (Leave the Bones) by Kaveh Nabatian | Free Film on ARTS.FILM
Image from the film Kite Zo A (Leave the Bones) by Kaveh Nabatian
FREE TO WATCH IN OCTOBER ON ARTS.FILM
A sensory journey into the heart of Haiti
In 1791, in Haiti, Dutty Boukman presided over a Voodoo ritual in Bois-Caïman that led to the creation of the first Black republic. Since then, rituals of transformation and artistic expression have been at the core of a thriving culture as the country faces oppression, poverty, and natural disasters. Kite Zo A (Leave the Bones) is a sensorial film about rituals in Haiti, from ancient to modern, made in collaboration with poets, dancers, musicians, fishermen, daredevil rollerblades, and Voodoo priests, set to poetry by Haitian author Wood-Jerry Gabriel.
TRAILER
AWARDS and NOMINATIONS :
- Winner of the 2024 Iris Award for Best Documentary – Gala Québec Cinéma
- Winner of the 2024 Canadian Screen Award for Best Documentary Cinematography
Nominations :
- Best Original Score
- Best Sound
- Best Editing
- Ted Rogers Award for Best Feature Documentary
INTERVIEW
Watch the in-depth conversation on Kite Zo A (Leave the Bones) featuring Heidy M., who has been writing about and covering the Canadian and international arts scene for over 15 years, and Iranian-Canadian filmmaker Kaveh Nabatian. In the interview, Kaveh reflects on his love of music, his artistic journey, and how he shaped this film, exploring the intimate connection between storytelling and humanity while shining a light on cultures and traditions that are too often overlooked.
Spotlight: Kaveh Nabatian’s KITE ZO A (LEAVE THE BONES)
ARTIST FEATURE
Beyond documentary, Kaveh Nabatian transforms music videos into true short films. He has collaborated with artists such as Aurora, Leif Vollebekk, Roch Voisine, and Half Moon Run, creating distinct worlds for each: for Aurora, powerful and immersive visual landscapes; for Leif Vollebekk, an intimate plunge into vulnerability; for Half Moon Run, a spontaneous playground; and for Roch Voisine, painterly tableaux brought to life. These collaborations reveal his ability to navigate a wide range of universes while leaving his signature intact and unforgettable.
