Movies and TvShows featuring "kurdish-music" theme.

A Time for Drunken Horses (2000) tells the story of a Kurdish family living in war-torn Iran. The film follows the struggles of a group of orphaned siblings as they try to survive in a harsh environment. With poverty, illness, and the ongoing war, their lives are filled with hardship and tragedy.

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul is a documentary film that explores the diverse musical landscape of Istanbul, Turkey. Musician Alexander Hacke travels through the city, meeting local musicians and delving into various genres such as rap, rock, traditional Turkish music, and more. The film also touches on political commentary and the cultural melting pot that is Istanbul.

During the Iran-Iraq war, a teacher wanders through a border village trying to find students to teach. He faces hardships like contraband smuggling, political repression, and poverty.

In Paris' cosmopolitan and colorful 10th arrondissement, Philippe, who's fresh out of prison, crosses paths with Avdal, a Kurd who is trying to track down an Iraqi war criminal. Avdal, who dreams of staying in France, plans to bring his fiancee Siba to Paris. She's due to arrive in the next few days. The two men strike up a friendship and when Avdal dies suddenly and unexpectedly, Philippe finds himself left to organize the funeral arrangements. What should he do with the body? Siba arrives in Paris, and soon learns that Avdal has died. She is taken in by a group of Kurdish men and before long she also meets Philippe - all of whom are quite smitten by her beauty. Meanwhile, Avdal's father Cheto, a devout Muslim, comes to Paris to grieve for his son. He intends to force Siba to return to her homeland, but the young woman has now had a taste of freedom.

The Herd is a tragic drama set in Turkey, depicting the story of a Kurdish family and their struggle against political oppression. The film explores themes of prejudice, nationalism, and police corruption, highlighting the injustice faced by the Kurdish people. Amidst the turmoil, the family finds solace in Kurdish music and attempts to preserve their cultural identity. However, they encounter racism, cruelty, and even the killing of actual animals. The Herd is a powerful portrayal of the hardships endured by a marginalized community fighting for independence and justice.

Half Moon is a road movie about a Kurdish musician and his band as they travel to Iraq in search of the missing part of his life: a woman who sings while he plays the violin - singing is forbidden for women in Iran. They arrive in a Kurdish village, crossing the border from Iran into Iraq, but they find themselves in the middle of a revolution.

Lola, who lives on a houseboat with her mother, makes friends with a Kurdish boy, a new pupil in her class.

Marooned in Iraq is a gripping drama set in the war zone of Kurdistan. It tells the story of a group of Kurdish musicians who embark on a dangerous journey to find their missing loved ones. Amidst the devastation and oppression, they face the harsh realities of war and the overwhelming sense of hopelessness. This poignant film sheds light on the struggles and resilience of the Kurdish people.

Set in a war-torn region, the movie follows the harrowing journey of a woman as she strives to stay alive amidst chaos and violence. Her resilience and determination become the driving force behind her fight for survival.

Faruk and Ali meet on a bus. They are about the same age but they are on their way to opposite destinations. Faruk is going to do his military service in the Turkish army while Ali is on his way to the mountains to join the Kurdish rebels. Hiding each other the reason of their journey, during their journey, a genuine friendship develops between them. Several months later they "will meet again", but in the front line.

Fleeing persecution and torture in northern Iraq, three young Kurds, Mahmoud, Rezghar and Saman, smuggle themselves into Britain aboard a freight train. Arriving in London they register for asylum but soon experience the first blast of bureaucracy, as their papers are lost in the system. When Saman is detained in prison and the police attempt to arrest Rezghar, he flees and hides in a church where Father Michael is leading a service.