The Circle (2016)
The film is showcasing the discrimination and violence faced by Ezidi Kurds (Yazidis) due to their religion, in a symbolic event which took place between primary school children in Turkish part of Mesopotamia. This fiction film is inspired by true events in the region, performed by 39 local Kurdish children of Hasankeyf villages and shooted in Hasankeyf, an ancient city, which is planned to go under water in 2017 by Ilisu Hydroelectric Dam.
Director: Rûken Tekeş
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: September 16, 2016
Cast
- Müfit Aytekin - Teacher
- Sehmuz Demirtas - Bekir
- Delila Kaya - Zelal
- Emircan Kaya - Zeki
Screenplay
Country: Turkey
Language: العربية, Kurdish, Türkçe
Original Language: tr
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
teacher, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Circle about?
- The film is showcasing the discrimination and violence faced by Ezidi Kurds (Yazidis) due to their religion, in a symbolic event which took place between primary school children in Turkish part of Mesopotamia. This fiction film is inspired by true events in the region, performed by 39 local Kurdish children of Hasankeyf villages and shooted in Hasankeyf, an ancient city, which is planned to go under water in 2017 by Ilisu Hydroelectric Dam.
- Who directed The Circle?
- The Circle was directed by Rûken Tekeş.
- Who stars in The Circle?
- The Circle stars Müfit Aytekin, Sehmuz Demirtas, Delila Kaya, Emircan Kaya.
- How long is The Circle?
- The Circle has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Circle?
- The Circle is a Drama film.
- Where was The Circle produced?
- The Circle was produced in Turkey.
- What are the themes of The Circle?
- The themes of The Circle include: Teacher-Student Relationship.