CELEBRATING ROJAVA FILM COMMUNE

Darên Bi Tenê (The Lonely Trees) (2017) & Evîn Di Rûyê Qirkirinê De (Love in The Face Of Genocide)  (2020)
Rojava Film Commune, Rojava

Featuring two compelling documentaries exploring traditional forms of singing (Dengbêj) in Kurdistan, this special event will celebrate the work of the Rojava Film Commune, a women-centred collective of filmmakers based in the autonomous region of Rojava in northern Syria. Highlighting the importance of oral traditions in preserving the culture and history of communities under threat, the work of Rojava Film Commune is a powerful testament to the resilience of Kurdish culture and community.

The screening will be introduced with a special mini-concert from Scotland-based Kurdish musicians Rengê Welat.

At the Cameo Cinema

Event starts: 5.45pm

Event duration: 2 hrs 9 mins