The Circle
Hevêrk
Synopsis
The film is showcasing the discrimination and violence faced by Ezidi Kurds (Yazidis) due to their religion, in a symbolic event which took place between primary school children in Turkish part of Mesopotamia. This fiction film is inspired by true events in the region, performed by 39 local Kurdish children of Hasankeyf villages and shooted in Hasankeyf, an ancient city, which is planned to go under water in 2017 by Ilisu Hydroelectric Dam.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rûken Tekeş
- Screenplay & Story
- Rûken Tekeş
- Original Title
- Hevêrk
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 14m
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What is The Circle about?
The film is showcasing the discrimination and violence faced by Ezidi Kurds (Yazidis) due to their religion, in a symbolic event which took place between primary school children in Turkish part of Mesopotamia. This fiction film is inspired by true events in the region, performed by 39 local Kurdish children of Hasankeyf villages and shooted in Hasankeyf, an ancient city, which is planned to go under water in 2017 by Ilisu Hydroelectric Dam.
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by Rûken Tekeş.
Who stars in The Circle?
The principal cast of The Circle includes Müfit Aytekin, Sehmuz Demirtas, Delila Kaya, Emircan Kaya.
When was The Circle released and how long is it?
The Circle was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 14m.