Rojek (2022)

04/15/2022 (CA) • 2h 8m

Documentary, War, Drama

Face to face with jihadists

Overview

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

prisoner of war

islam

social documentary

isis (daesh)

political documentary

islamism

war absurdity

political prisoners

documentary

islamic studies

war documentary

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