Sînebîr presents a selection of films and documentaries aimed at making visible the human rights violations of the recent past and building a collective memory. The event, which will take place between May 13-15, 2026, will feature seven films centered on the concepts of justice and reckoning with the past. As part of the program, on May 13, YİBO and Dargeçit; on May 14, Bîr, Vartinîs, and Yerli Yurtsuz; and on May 15, Hey Hawar and Görünür Görünmez Bir Otosansür Antolojisi will meet with cinephiles.
The documentary Dargeçit, directed by Berke Baş and made in 2024, brings the story of a 27-year-long process to the screen. In 1995, in Dargeçit, Mardin, families whose sons and brothers were disappeared by state forces, along with their lawyers and the Human Rights Association, struggle for truth and justice within the judicial system of today's Turkey. They undertake long journeys lasting hours for each hearing of the case that finally began in 2015. Although piercing the state's armor of impunity seems impossible, the truth is evident for those who wish to see it.
The discussions to be held after the film screenings invite the audience to become a part of the testimonies and memory records addressed in the films. These discussions aim to create a dialogue between the narrative of the films and the experiences of the audience, contributing to the construction and continuity of collective memory. Through films and discussions, the event aims to contribute to confronting the past, keeping testimonies alive, and building social peace.
Language: Kurdish & Turkish (with Turkish and English subtitles)
Participation: Open to everyone.
Capacity: The films will be screened in halls with capacities of 100 and 248 people.
Address: Çand Amed Yenişehir, Istasyon Cd No:65, 21100 Yenişehir/Diyarbakır
Participation is limited by quota.