Kurdish Cinema

Cinema is a universal language, representing everything from daily life and human struggles to myth and fantasy. Its ability to transcend borders makes it essential to general understanding of a culture.  

Kurdish cinema was, by some accounts, initiated by Yilmaz Güney. Many Kurdish films portray the harsh reality of discrimination and segregation that Kurdish people experience daily. Representing a culture common to all parts of Kurdistan, Kurdish cinema can unite Kurds across divisions. It can also enhance understanding on the part of non-Kurds. Overall, it reflects the commonalities of all people even as it shows the unique aspects of Kurdish culture.