DJ Ahmet, Macedonian, Turkish, English with subtitles
Picture a Yuruk farming community in North Macedonia, where teenager Ahmet and his little brother Naim are coping with life following the death of their mother. Add into the mix a stern father, a flock of sheep, and a beautiful young neighbour Aya. Naim has not spoken since the death of his mother. Ahmet, caring for his brother with a tenderness that is heartwarming, finds relief from his daily grind in the magic of hip hop. The movie touches on culture clashes between the traditionally conservative parents and their rebellious offspring; between Muslim and secular communities; between the rich and the poor; and the past and the present. It is a gem of a movie that is so much more than just the story of a teen romance.
The films will be screened at 4:00pm and 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased by contacting Sandra Burt by email at sburt@uwaterloo.ca. The price of a pass for the four films is $60. If you cannot attend all the films, you may send a substitute attendee.