Sînebîr presents a selection of films and documentaries, aiming to make visible the human rights violations of the recent past and to build a collective memory, bringing them together with the audience alongside the directors and cast. 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 Hey Hawar, directed by Caner Dara, examines the repeated destruction of the grave of teacher Süleyman Aksu, who lost his life in the bomb attack in Suruç on July 20, 2015. Graves carry not only the memories of the deceased but also the memory and resistance of a people. These spaces of social memory become targets of hatred and conflict. The destruction of Süleyman Aksu's grave and the social context behind grave desecrations in Turkey shape the focus of the documentary. Through interviews and striking images, this documentary makes grave attacks visible while also revealing the struggles against policies of enforced amnesia.
Following the film screenings, discussions held with the participation of the directors invite audiences 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 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.