The Exam
ئەزموون
Synopsis
Rojin is a young Kurdish woman about to take the university entrance exam. Rojin's unhappily married older sister Shilan decides to help her pass at any cost, hoping to give her a more emancipated life. Thus, the sisters inevitably become entangled in a huge network of corruption that connects all parts of society.
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Avan Jamal
Shilan
Vania Salar
Rojin
Hussein Hassan Ali
Sardar
Shwan Attoof
Jamal
Hushyar Nerwayi
Engineer
Nigar Osman
Munira
Kawa Qadir
Shamal
Adil Abdulrahman
Karim
Hama Rashid Haras
Aziz (Rojin's Father)
Yana Twana
Sinor
Didar Bakir
Ear Doctor
Zarya Sami
Fayeq
Mohammed Wrya
Student
Solav Shaida
Raihan
Zheer Faraidoon
Solaf Mohammad Gharib
Raihan
Nina Soran
Kizhan
Awara Khan
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Tirana International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shawkat Amin Korki
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohamedreza Gohari, Shawkat Amin Korki
- Original Score
- Mahmud Berazi
- Original Title
- ئەزموون
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Iraq, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- mîtosfilm, Masti Films, DFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shawkat Amin Korki
Mohamedreza Gohari, Shawkat Amin Korki
Mahmud Berazi
Adib Sobhani
Ebrahim Saeedi
Mehmet Aktaş
Department Leadership Roster
Mohamedreza Gohari
Writer
Mehmet Aktaş
Producer
Mahmud Berazi
Original Music Composer
Shawkat Amin Korki
Director
Shawkat Amin Korki
Writer
Ebrahim Saeedi
Editor
Adib Sobhani
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exam
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What is The Exam about?
Rojin is a young Kurdish woman about to take the university entrance exam. Rojin's unhappily married older sister Shilan decides to help her pass at any cost, hoping to give her a more emancipated life. Thus, the sisters inevitably become entangled in a huge network of corruption that connects all parts of society.
Who directed The Exam?
The Exam was directed by Shawkat Amin Korki.
Who stars in The Exam?
The principal cast of The Exam includes Avan Jamal, Vania Salar, Hussein Hassan Ali, Shwan Attoof, Hushyar Nerwayi.
When was The Exam released and how long is it?
The Exam was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Exam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Exam was composed by Mahmud Berazi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Exam?
The Exam holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).