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.
You can stream Rojek on OVID, Kanopy and Hoopla. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Rojek was directed by Zaynê Akyol.
Rojek runs for 2h 8min, and was released in 2022.
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