Plot Summary

After the impressive Gulistan, Land of Roses (VdR 2016), the Kurdish filmmaker Zaynê Akyol returns with these conversations with imprisoned members of the Islamic State, alternating their words with aerial views of the countryside. An unexpected look at a far-reaching current political issue and a film whose subject matter and rhythm create an impressive cinematic object.

Movie Details

Original Title
Rojek
Status
released
Original Language
ku

Where to watch free (US)

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Production Companies

Metafilms logoMetafilms
Téléfilm Canada logoTéléfilm Canada
Tribeca Film Institute logoTribeca Film Institute
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