Hijamat
Synopsis
Fifty-year-old Murad’s life is shaken to the core when he learns that his younger brother is gay. Murad would like to support his brother, but their traditional Muslim family is against it. As a result, he finds himself subjected to pressures from all sides – from his father, who has close ties to the local imam, and from his brother’s circle of friends as well. He would like to help everyone, but as he slowly falls into a spiral of conflicts and mounting difficulties, he finds that he, too, is in need of help. Another integral part of this family drama is the theme of migration and dialogue – not just between different religions, but within communities themselves.
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Kida Khodr Ramadan
Murad
Jael Cem Ilhan
Kerem
Vedat Erincin
Ibrahim
Aziz Çapkurt
Ahmet Hoca
Moritz Bleibtreu
Michael
Nicolette Krebitz
Leyla
Nastassja Kinski
Margot
Derya Durmaz
Meryem
Jeremy Hanhoff
Samuel
Jonathan Miran Akkuş
Sinan
Daniel Sellier
Erik
Mustafa Kemal Mete
Mustafa
Basri Uluc
Said (father)
Jan-Peter Jachtmann
Doctor
Gamze Senol
Fatima (mother)
Jakob Mirza Akkuş
Haluk (boy)
Juan Ihlan
Attacker 1
Merdan Karataş
Attacker 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nader Saïvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Nader Saïvar
- Original Title
- Hijamat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- ArtHood Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nader Saïvar
Nader Saïvar
Emre Erkmen
Jafar Panahi
Department Leadership Roster
Nader Saïvar
Director
Nader Saïvar
Writer
Emre Erkmen
Director of Photography
Jafar Panahi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hijamat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hijamat about?
Fifty-year-old Murad’s life is shaken to the core when he learns that his younger brother is gay. Murad would like to support his brother, but their traditional Muslim family is against it. As a result, he finds himself subjected to pressures from all sides – from his father, who has close ties to the local imam, and from his brother’s circle of friends as well. He would like to help everyone, but as he slowly falls into a spiral of conflicts and mounting difficulties, he finds that he, too, is in need of help. Another integral part of this family drama is the theme of migration and dialogue – not just between different religions, but within communities themselves.
Who directed Hijamat?
Hijamat was directed by Nader Saïvar.
Who stars in Hijamat?
The principal cast of Hijamat includes Kida Khodr Ramadan, Jael Cem Ilhan, Vedat Erincin, Aziz Çapkurt, Moritz Bleibtreu.
When was Hijamat released and how long is it?
Hijamat was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.