DJ Ahmet
The young Ahmet lives in a remote village in Macedonia. He tries to find a balance between the strict demands of his father, taking care of his mute brother and his feelings for Aya. His hands tied by traditions he tries to find a way out through music. His dream to become a DJ is a silent rebellion against the life that religion and discipline seem to have already mapped out for him.
“DJ Ahmet” is a contagious and funny surprise full of joie de vivre. The film uniquely combines the serene silence of the mountains with pumping techno beats. With a memorable pink sheep and a compelling soundtrack this story offers a beautiful insight into a search for a unique identity. An unadulterated crowd favourite that sticks with you, makes you swing and leaves you with a smile.
- direction
- Georgi M. Unkovski
- cast
- Aksel Mehmet, Selpin Kerim, Atila Klince
- duration
- 99 min
- year
- 2025
- country
- North Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia
- language
- Turkish, Macedonian, English
- Subtitles
- Nederlands, Frans
"An unforgettable ensemble, laugh-out-loud comedy and heartsore drama make writer-director Georgi M. Unkovski’s story of a teenage boy defying his traditional community feel like a revelation." - Variety