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Rojek
“Face to face with jihadists”
6.7 / 10• 2022• 2h 8m•NR• Kurdish
DocumentaryWarDrama
Storyline
After the impressive Gulistan, Land of Roses (VdR 2016), the Kurdish filmmaker Zaynê Akyol returns with these conversations with imprisoned members of the Islamic State, alternating their words with aerial views of the countryside. An unexpected look at a far-reaching current political issue and a film whose subject matter and rhythm create an impressive cinematic object.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Zaynê Akyol's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Rojek is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
