Monologue
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$5500
Revenue
$0
Runtime
18 min
Release Date
2023-09-30
Status
Released
Original Language
Kurdish
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Heyam Encü
Self
7.7
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