AGAINST FORGETTING tells the stories of four individuals in Amed (Diyarbakir), a city in Northern Kurdistan, as they navigate life amid political turmoil. In September 2016, the Turkish President appointed trustees to replace elected officials in pro-Kurdish municipalities, stripping local governments of their power.
Despite these challenges, the participants remain committed to preserving Kurdish culture—through the land, the body, food, and music. As their narratives unfold, timeless struggles between good and evil emerge on a vivid and dramatic stage.
Credits
Directors
Azad Azizyan
Producers
Azad Azizyan
extra info
Original Titel
DIJÎ JIBÎRKIRINE
Year
2024
Duration
22 min
Genre
Documentary
Country
North Kurdistan (Bakur), The United States of America
Dialogue
Kurdish (Kurmanji / Northern Kurdish)
Subtitles
English
AKFF Edition
AKFF 2025
Extra
After the screening a Q+A will take place with Azad Azizyan, director of the movie Against Forgetting, moderated by Dia Mahmoud.
