DJAM
by Tony Gatlif
synopsis
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.
original title: | Djam |
working title: | Avril et Djam |
country: | France, Greece, Turkey |
sales agent: | Les Films du Losange |
year: | 2017 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Tony Gatlif |
film run: | 97' |
screenplay: | Tony Gatlif |
cast: | Simon Abkarian, Maryne Cayon, Daphne Patakia |
cinematography by: | Patrick Ghiringhelli |
film editing: | Monique Dartonne |
costumes designer: | Catherine Rigault |
co-producer: | Suzan Güverte |
production: | Princes Films, Blonde Audiovisual Productions, Pyramide Productions, Guverte Film (TR) |
backing: | Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation, Greek Film Centre |
distributor: | Les Films du Losange |