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Release Date:
September 30, 2023
Original Title:
Monologue
Genres:
Documentary | Drama
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 18
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.
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Co-Producer:
Mesut Alp
Colorist:
Ciwan Zengin
Director:
Selim Yıldız
Director of Photography:
Elif Yigit
Selim Yıldız
Editor:
Burak Dal
Executive Producer:
Ekrem Yıldız
Music:
Erdem Altınses
Murad Demir
Producer:
Selim Yıldız
Sound:
Adnan Akdağ
Serhat Ayebe
Writer:
Selim Yıldız
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