Araf
Synopsis
Araf is an essayistic road movie and diary of a ghostly character, Nayia, who travels between Srebrenica, Sarajevo, and Mostar in Bosnia. She has been in exile since the war and returns for the 22nd memorial of the Srebrenica genocide. The film is guided by her diary notes of the journey, which merge with the myth of Daedalus and Icarus – Icarus being the name given to the winner of a bridge diving competition in her home country.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Didem Pekün
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasin Yılmaz
- Original Title
- Araf
- Country of Origin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Didem Pekün
Yasin Yılmaz
Department Leadership Roster
Yasin Yılmaz
Writer
Didem Pekün
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Araf.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Araf
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What is Araf about?
Araf is an essayistic road movie and diary of a ghostly character, Nayia, who travels between Srebrenica, Sarajevo, and Mostar in Bosnia. She has been in exile since the war and returns for the 22nd memorial of the Srebrenica genocide. The film is guided by her diary notes of the journey, which merge with the myth of Daedalus and Icarus – Icarus being the name given to the winner of a bridge diving competition in her home country.
Who directed Araf?
Araf was directed by Didem Pekün.
Who stars in Araf?
The principal cast of Araf includes Not specified.
When was Araf released and how long is it?
Araf was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 46m.