Ishaq
Synopsis
After losing her daughter to ISIS, Silvi travels to Iraqi Kurdistan to meet her grandson Ishaq, who lives in an orphanage. Despite cultural barriers and the burden of shared trauma, she fights to build a connection with him. But as Silvi’s return journey to Germany approaches, she must make a momentous decision.
Top Cast
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tuna Kaptan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tuna Kaptan
- Original Score
- Chiara Strickland
- Original Title
- Ishaq
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Kurdish
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- donaukapitän
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tuna Kaptan
Tuna Kaptan
Chiara Strickland
Semih Yildiz
Toro Lucian Hirsch, Beatrice Babin
Department Leadership Roster
Tuna Kaptan
Director
Semih Yildiz
Director of Photography
Tuna Kaptan
Screenplay
Toro Lucian Hirsch
Editor
Beatrice Babin
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ishaq.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ishaq
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ishaq about?
After losing her daughter to ISIS, Silvi travels to Iraqi Kurdistan to meet her grandson Ishaq, who lives in an orphanage. Despite cultural barriers and the burden of shared trauma, she fights to build a connection with him. But as Silvi’s return journey to Germany approaches, she must make a momentous decision.
Who directed Ishaq?
Ishaq was directed by Tuna Kaptan.
Who stars in Ishaq?
The principal cast of Ishaq includes Bettina Hoppe, Daniel Kamal, Anna Sophie Schindler, Mahabad Ibrahim.
When was Ishaq released and how long is it?
Ishaq was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Ishaq?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ishaq was composed by Chiara Strickland.