The Dance of Ali and Zîn (2021)
The story is set in a tiny Kurdish village. Isa’s younger brother is murdered and brought back to his hometown. Two weeks after the funeral, his mother Zîn dreams of giving a wedding celebration for her deceased son. This strange idea sparks off a host of contradictory feelings within her, and between her and Isa and family members, who are still reeling from the trauma and grief of losing a brother. The family gradually proceeds into a grey area in their relationship. These ordinary people find themselves living in a psychological minefield wrestling on the planes between logic, norms, emotions, and irrationality.
Director:
Mehmet Ali Konar
Writer:
Mehmet Ali Konar
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Maryam Boubani as Zin |
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Korkmaz Arslan as |
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Suat Usta as |
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Diman Zandi as |
| Directing | Mehmet Ali Konar | Director |
| Editing | Naim Kanat | Editor |
| Production | Mehmet Ali Konar | Producer |
| Crew | Omer Okcuoglu | Mix Technician |
| Writing | Mehmet Ali Konar | Screenplay |
| Sound | Toke Brorson Odin | Music |
| Editing | Levent Öztürk | Colorist |
| Crew | Deniz Enyüksek | Cinematography |
| Sound | Xebat Aşmi | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gizem Geçer | Costume Design |