DEMSALA NAN

This film is a testament to the dedication of numerous artists in Kurdistan and the diaspora. Many individuals and ventures in Kurdistan graciously opened their hearts and doors, not seeking anything in return but believing in our vision to use cinema as a medium to share a story that resonated deeply with them. Without the support and co

This film is a testament to the dedication of numerous artists in Kurdistan and the diaspora. Many individuals and ventures in Kurdistan graciously opened their hearts and doors, not seeking anything in return but believing in our vision to use cinema as a medium to share a story that resonated deeply with them. Without the support and contributions of these people, along with the exceptional backing from various artists, filmmakers, and storytellers, this film would never have been brought to fruition.

The Bread Season brings to the screen a seminal story of the enduring struggle of Kurdish life in Turkey, with the Kurdish community continuing to face ongoing cultural erasure and economic marginalization, which prevents opportunities to live full, loving, and dignified lives. As a cultural and economic project, The Bread Season (Demsala

The Bread Season brings to the screen a seminal story of the enduring struggle of Kurdish life in Turkey, with the Kurdish community continuing to face ongoing cultural erasure and economic marginalization, which prevents opportunities to live full, loving, and dignified lives. As a cultural and economic project, The Bread Season (Demsala Nan) makes a profound impact by centering Kurdish filmmaking practice in the Kurdish region to preserve the richness of Kurdish culture and empower local talent and artists, activating the economic, political, and cultural relevance of filmmaking within Kurdish society. We have already accomplished the most difficult part of the project by completing production in Amed (Diyarbakir) in 2022 and overcoming the restrictions on Kurdish cinema imposed by the Turkish government.