David the Tolhildan (2006)
A portrait of David Rouiller, a young Swiss man who joined the Kurdish freedom movement PKK five years ago. Rouiller, the son of a university Professor and a former President of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, gave up a comfortable and safe existence in Switzerland, and the amenities of a western lifestyle, to commit his life and strength to the ideals of the Kurdish freedom fight. Is he an adventurer, a dreamer, an idealist, a hero? Is his commitment visionary or illusory?
Director: Mano Khalil
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: October 29, 2006
Screenplay
Cinematography: Felix von Muralt, Mano Khalil
Editing: Daniel Gibel
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français, Kurdish
Original Language: fr
Keywords
kurdistan workers' party (pkk), militantism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is David the Tolhildan about?
- A portrait of David Rouiller, a young Swiss man who joined the Kurdish freedom movement PKK five years ago. Rouiller, the son of a university Professor and a former President of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, gave up a comfortable and safe existence in Switzerland, and the amenities of a western lifestyle, to commit his life and strength to the ideals of the Kurdish freedom fight. Is he an adventurer, a dreamer, an idealist, a hero? Is his commitment visionary or illusory?
- Who directed David the Tolhildan?
- David the Tolhildan was directed by Mano Khalil.
- How long is David the Tolhildan?
- David the Tolhildan has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is David the Tolhildan?
- David the Tolhildan is a Documentary film.
- Where was David the Tolhildan produced?
- David the Tolhildan was produced in Switzerland.