Awêne Tirs
“why do you play?”
Synopsis
An independent Kurdish short film that highlights the conflict between individuals and their true selves, particularly in societies that suppress authenticity and freedom. Just when she thinks she’s finally gotten over the desire to find herself, her true self haunts her one last time and asks to play one round of chess, in which they both play in favor of only one.
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- Director
- Hana
- Original Title
- Awêne Tirs
- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hana
Department Leadership Roster
Hana
Director
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What is Awêne Tirs about?
An independent Kurdish short film that highlights the conflict between individuals and their true selves, particularly in societies that suppress authenticity and freedom. Just when she thinks she’s finally gotten over the desire to find herself, her true self haunts her one last time and asks to play one round of chess, in which they both play in favor of only one.
Who directed Awêne Tirs?
Awêne Tirs was directed by Hana.
Who stars in Awêne Tirs?
The principal cast of Awêne Tirs includes Alle.
When was Awêne Tirs released and how long is it?
Awêne Tirs was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.