Elaha
Synopsis
Facing societal pressure to restore her virginity before her upcoming wedding, a 22-year-old woman struggles to afford a hymen reconstruction operation while questioning the oppressive expectations placed upon her body.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-06
Top Cast
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Bayan Layla
Elaha
Armin Wahedi Yeganeh
Nasim
Derya Durmaz
Mother
Derya Dilber
Shilan
Cansu Leyan
Berivan
Beritan Balcı
Dilan
Slavko Popadic
Jusuf
Nazmi Kırık
Father
Réber Ibrahim
Sami
Homa Faghiri
Nihal
Hadnet Tesfai
Stella Zahaye
Yasmin Mowafek
Leyla
Onur Poyraz
Mehmet
Adnan Jafar
Mazlûm
Mehmet Daloglu
Herr Ceylan
Svetlana Wall
Worker
Hêja Netirk
Moderator
Ferman Alkasari
Mehmets Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival of Ottawa
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milena Aboyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Milena Aboyan, Constantin Hatz
- Original Score
- Kilian Oser
- Original Title
- Elaha
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Kurdish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Kinescope Film, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, SWR, ARTE, Essence Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milena Aboyan
Milena Aboyan, Constantin Hatz
Kilian Oser
Christopher Behrmann
Elias Ben Engelhardt
Emina Smajić, Janina Sara Hennemann, Matthias Greving
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Behrmann
Director of Photography
Nora Balmer
Production Design
Christina Anna Sophie Mammes
Production Design
Lara Scherpinski
Costume Design
Elias Ben Engelhardt
Editor
Emina Smajić
Producer
Paulina Immig
Costume Design
Janina Sara Hennemann
Producer
Milena Aboyan
Director
Milena Aboyan
Writer
Constantin Hatz
Writer
Matthias Greving
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Sexuality • Language
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Movies Sex & Nudity Moderate
Kurdish Films (Kurdish Cinema)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elaha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elaha about?
Facing societal pressure to restore her virginity before her upcoming wedding, a 22-year-old woman struggles to afford a hymen reconstruction operation while questioning the oppressive expectations placed upon her body.
Who directed Elaha?
Elaha was directed by Milena Aboyan.
Who stars in Elaha?
The principal cast of Elaha includes Bayan Layla, Armin Wahedi Yeganeh, Derya Durmaz, Derya Dilber, Cansu Leyan.
When was Elaha released and how long is it?
Elaha was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Elaha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elaha was composed by Kilian Oser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elaha?
Elaha holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).