Berfin
Berfîn
Synopsis
Berfin is a young female guerrilla who has had to grow fast within Kurdistan war. As she tries to adapt to her new life at mountains peaks, she dives deep in her inner world seeking answers for her past. House raids, non-return leavings, the dead in the village square, the endless whispering of the elders and a mother who left her behind … Between her losses and the war in her country, Berfin takes the roads to pursue both her memories and her mother. A story of quest, war and longing; love, loss and struggle of a female guerrilla fighter of Kurdistan.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Özlem Arzeba
- Screenplay & Story
- Özlem Arzeba, Edûle Şahîn
- Original Score
- Mahmud Berazi
- Original Title
- Berfîn
- Country of Origin
- France, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Demkat Films, Komîna Fîlm a Rojava, Med Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Özlem Arzeba
Özlem Arzeba, Edûle Şahîn
Mahmud Berazi
Mehmet Emin Engizek, Welat Amed
Gernas Amed, Özlem Arzeba
Department Leadership Roster
Özlem Arzeba
Director
Mehmet Emin Engizek
Director of Photography
Özlem Arzeba
Writer
Edûle Şahîn
Writer
Welat Amed
Director of Photography
Gernas Amed
Editor
Özlem Arzeba
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Berfin.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Berfin.
Kurdish Films (Kurdish Cinema)
The collection includes Kurdish films and films about the Kurds or Kurdistan. There are many more Kurdish films out there, but I will not add a film to the list if I haven't watched it.
More Like Berfin
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Berfin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Berfin about?
Berfin is a young female guerrilla who has had to grow fast within Kurdistan war. As she tries to adapt to her new life at mountains peaks, she dives deep in her inner world seeking answers for her past. House raids, non-return leavings, the dead in the village square, the endless whispering of the elders and a mother who left her behind … Between her losses and the war in her country, Berfin takes the roads to pursue both her memories and her mother. A story of quest, war and longing; love, loss and struggle of a female guerrilla fighter of Kurdistan.
Who directed Berfin?
Berfin was directed by Özlem Arzeba.
Who stars in Berfin?
The principal cast of Berfin includes Dijle Arjîn, Helen Mihemedî, Edûle Şahîn, Mehmet Kara, Besna Sevik.
When was Berfin released and how long is it?
Berfin was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Berfin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berfin was composed by Mahmud Berazi.