Monologue (2023)

Monologue (2023) poster

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.

Director: Selim Yıldız
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Erdem Altınses, Murad Demir
Cinematography: Elif Yigit, Selim Yıldız
Editing: Burak Dal
Language: Kurdish
Budget: $5,500
Original Language: ku

Keywords

kurdistan, kurdish, kurds

Trailer

Monologue Trailer
More Films by Director: Selim Yıldız
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monologue about?
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.
Who directed Monologue?
Monologue was directed by Selim Yıldız.
Who stars in Monologue?
Monologue stars Heyam Encü.
How long is Monologue?
Monologue has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Monologue?
Monologue is a Drama, Documentary film.
What is the budget of Monologue?
Monologue had a budget of $5,500.