The Dance of Ali and Zîn (2021)

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The story is set in a tiny Kurdish village. Isa’s younger brother is murdered and brought back to his hometown. Two weeks after the funeral, his mother Zîn dreams of giving a wedding celebration for her deceased son. This strange idea sparks off a host of contradictory feelings within her, and between her and Isa and family members, who are still reeling from the trauma and grief of losing a brother. The family gradually proceeds into a grey area in their relationship. These ordinary people find themselves living in a psychological minefield wrestling on the planes between logic, norms, emotions, and irrationality.

Director: Mehmet Ali Konar
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toke Brorson Odin, Xebat Aşmi
Editing: Naim Kanat
Production: Zerr Film
Country: Turkey
Language: Kurdish, Türkçe
Original Language: ku
More Films by Director: Mehmet Ali Konar
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dance of Ali and Zîn about?
The story is set in a tiny Kurdish village. Isa’s younger brother is murdered and brought back to his hometown. Two weeks after the funeral, his mother Zîn dreams of giving a wedding celebration for her deceased son. This strange idea sparks off a host of contradictory feelings within her, and between her and Isa and family members, who are still reeling from the trauma and grief of losing a brother. The family gradually proceeds into a grey area in their relationship. These ordinary people find themselves living in a psychological minefield wrestling on the planes between logic, norms, emotions, and irrationality.
Who directed The Dance of Ali and Zîn?
The Dance of Ali and Zîn was directed by Mehmet Ali Konar.
Who stars in The Dance of Ali and Zîn?
The Dance of Ali and Zîn stars Maryam Boubani, Korkmaz Arslan, Suat Usta, Diman Zandi.
How long is The Dance of Ali and Zîn?
The Dance of Ali and Zîn has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The Dance of Ali and Zîn?
The Dance of Ali and Zîn is a Drama film.
Where was The Dance of Ali and Zîn produced?
The Dance of Ali and Zîn was produced in Turkey.