Walking (2012)
Set in the 1980s, the film is about a special friendship. Twelve-year-old Cengo and the eccentric, mute, and mentally disabled Xelilo – a man who lives in an old garage and shuffles around in front of the town hall every day – gradually become friends. The two spend more and more time together and with Cengo's friends when they unexpectedly find themselves caught up in the turmoil of the Turkish takeover, which radically changes their lives and those of their friends and families.
Director: Shiar Abdi
Genre: Drama
Release Date: May 24, 2012
Cast
- Abdullah Ado - Cengo
- Tülay Musiki - Xezal
- Murat Elmas - Firat
- Nujiyan Kilgi - Yildiz
- Filiz Abes - Aso
- Bünyamin Keyik - Miho
- Ahmet Ulugoglu - Ali
- Naif Elmas - Ahmet
- Felemez Tokay - Silemann
- Mehmet Avsar - Resit
Screenplay
Editing: Ulf Bremen
Country: Germany, Turkey
Language: Kurdish, Türkçe
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Shiar Abdi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walking about?
- Set in the 1980s, the film is about a special friendship. Twelve-year-old Cengo and the eccentric, mute, and mentally disabled Xelilo – a man who lives in an old garage and shuffles around in front of the town hall every day – gradually become friends. The two spend more and more time together and with Cengo's friends when they unexpectedly find themselves caught up in the turmoil of the Turkish takeover, which radically changes their lives and those of their friends and families.
- Who directed Walking?
- Walking was directed by Shiar Abdi.
- Who stars in Walking?
- Walking stars Abdullah Ado, Tülay Musiki, Murat Elmas, Nujiyan Kilgi, Filiz Abes, Bünyamin Keyik.
- What genre is Walking?
- Walking is a Drama film.
- Where was Walking produced?
- Walking was produced in Germany, Turkey.