Monologue (2023)
Overview
Sivan Encü, a young Kurdish man, provided for his family by "smuggling" through the Turkish-Iraqi border. When he was murdered in the 2011 Robozik (Roboski) Massacre, the responsibility of family's welfare was taken over by his younger brother Sinan, who lost his life in an unfortunate accident. This is the story of their grief-stricken mother Heyam and her resilience. Alongside Heyam's struggle, the film brings the voices of Robozik elders and notables to the forefront, who have experienced first-hand the social, political and economic dimensions of smuggling, which has been the backbone of survival for the locals for many generations.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $5,500.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ku |
| Popularity | 1.239 |
Directed By
Selim Yıldız
Crew
Ciwan Zengin
Adnan Akdağ
Murad Demir
Burak Dal
Selim Yıldız
Selim Yıldız
Selim Yıldız
Mesut Alp
Serhat Ayebe
Selim Yıldız
Elif Yigit
Erdem Altınses
Ekrem Yıldız
TOP CAST
Heyam Encü
Self
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