Djam

Aug 9 2017 N/A 1h 37m
Adventure, Drama, Music

Djam, a young Greek woman, is sent to Istanbul by her uncle Kakourgos, a former sailor with a passion for Rebetiko, to find a rare part that will repair their boat. In Istanbul, she encounters Avril, a nineteen-year-old French girl, alone and without any money, who came to Turkey as a voluntary worker with refugees. Djam, generous, cheeky, unpredictable, and free-spirited, takes Avril under her wing on the way to Mytilene. A journey filled with encounters, music, sharing, and hope.

Plot

Djam, a Greek girl, is sent to Istanbul on a mission to find a motor-boat part of her uncle, a former sailor and great fan of the Greek musical style rebetiko. In the city, she meets Avril, a French woman who works as a volunteer with refugees but who has run out of money and not known in Turkey. Generous, fearless and unpredictable, Djam leaves with Avril to Mytilene - a journey of music and encounters.

Written by

Tony Gatlif

Directed by

Tony Gatlif

Cast

Daphné Patakia, Simon Abkarian, Maryne Cayon

Crew

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Production Countries

Turkey, Greece, France

Production Companies

Princes Films, Pyramide Productions, Guverte Film, Blonde Audiovisual Productions, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

Languages

Türkçe, Français, English

Awards

N/A

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2,527
Average Rating
7 out of 10
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