Film Lens
The film follows a person from Montreal traveling to Istanbul to investigate the murder of their aunt, Güzel, which occurred 20 years ago. This personal quest leads to a journey across Turkey, particularly focusing on the Kurdish region, where the filmmaker seeks to uncover family secrets and the circumstances surrounding the murder. The narrative intertwines personal history with broader cultural themes, as the filmmaker reflects on their Kurdish heritage and the impact of their family's past on their identity.
As the filmmaker delves deeper into their family's history, they discover that Güzel was born into a challenging situation, being a fatherless child raised in a remote Kurdish village. The film captures the emotional weight of uncovering family mysteries while also highlighting the stories of women like Güzel, whose lives have been overshadowed by societal norms. The filmmaker's interactions with family members and their reflections on the past serve to connect personal history with the larger narrative of Kurdish identity and women's roles in society.
Why Watch
- •Find out who might have murdered Güzel in an honor killing.
- •See the impact of Kurdish culture on personal identity.
- •Meet women whose stories inspire future generations.
Did You Know
•Güzel's murder occurred 20 years ago, and her story remains unresolved.
•The filmmaker's grandmother was forbidden to visit her daughter, Güzel.
•Güzel was only 17 when she got married and later became a mother.
•The filmmaker's father was born in Dr. Bakr, near the Iraqi border.
Perfect For
Kurdish history enthusiastsFamily mystery seekersCultural identity explorers