Mem û Zîn (1991)
Based upon an ancient epic poem by "Ahmad Khani", the film relates the story of Mem,a young Kurdish boy, who falls in love with Zin, the daughter of the governor of Butan,when the people are celebrating "Newroz", the ancient national ceremony of Kurds.
Director: Ümit Elçi
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: December 17, 1991
Cast
- Meltem Doğanay - Zîn
- Yalçın Dümer - Mem
- Eser Giray - Siti
- Levent Güner - Tajdin
- Erdal Gülver - Beko
- Füsun Demirel - Dadı Hayzebun
- Halil Ergün - Zeyniddin Bey
- Nuri Tuğ - Büyükbaba
- Musa Anter - The Story Teller
Screenplay
- Hamza Özbal (Screenplay)
- Ümit Elçi (Screenplay)
- Ehmedê Xanî
Music: Mazlum Çimen
Editing: Ismail Kalkan
Country: Turkey
Language: Kurdish
Original Language: ku
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mem û Zîn about?
- Based upon an ancient epic poem by "Ahmad Khani", the film relates the story of Mem,a young Kurdish boy, who falls in love with Zin, the daughter of the governor of Butan,when the people are celebrating "Newroz", the ancient national ceremony of Kurds.
- Who directed Mem û Zîn?
- Mem û Zîn was directed by Ümit Elçi.
- Who stars in Mem û Zîn?
- Mem û Zîn stars Meltem Doğanay, Yalçın Dümer, Eser Giray, Levent Güner, Erdal Gülver, Füsun Demirel.
- How long is Mem û Zîn?
- Mem û Zîn has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Mem û Zîn?
- Mem û Zîn is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Mem û Zîn produced?
- Mem û Zîn was produced in Turkey.