Hasankeyf
Synopsis
This documentary is about the submersion and the demolition of Hasankeyf––a historical district in Batman that has 12,000 years of legacy, because of Ilısu Dam, and about the lives of the people who lost their villages, homes, memories, observing them before the collection of water, during the collection of water causing the destruction, and after the filling of the reservoir.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elif Yigit
- Original Title
- Hasankeyf
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elif Yigit
Department Leadership Roster
Elif Yigit
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hasankeyf.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hasankeyf
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What is Hasankeyf about?
This documentary is about the submersion and the demolition of Hasankeyf––a historical district in Batman that has 12,000 years of legacy, because of Ilısu Dam, and about the lives of the people who lost their villages, homes, memories, observing them before the collection of water, during the collection of water causing the destruction, and after the filling of the reservoir.
Who directed Hasankeyf?
Hasankeyf was directed by Elif Yigit.
Who stars in Hasankeyf?
The principal cast of Hasankeyf includes Not specified.
When was Hasankeyf released and how long is it?
Hasankeyf was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 52m.