Kut Al Amara / From Tale To Truth - Presented by MIFF

Logline: This documentary reveals the hidden truths behind a military siege in 1916, analysing historical narratives, rendered in fairytale-like language, with the litmus of reality. It's a mind-altering exploration of when and under what conditions the modern Middle East's wartime conditions and chaotic future were forged. It's a visual exploration that attempts to analytically explain how the seemingly weakest could create a game-changing force capable of defeating the world's superpowers, only to be destroyed by war. It's a forgotten story that offers hope to the oppressed, demonstrates how those who seek power through ethnic and sectarian divides can challenge even the most powerful empires. Kut al-Amara is both a historical study and a timeless reminder that unity can turn the tide against injustice.

Directed by: Koray Demir

Runtime: 01:39:00

Director's biography: Koray Demir is a Turkish director, producer, and writer born in 1974 in İzmit. He graduated from the Cinema and TV Department of Erciyes University and later earned his MA in History from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. In 2002, he began his career as a professional filmmaker and went on to establish his own production company the following year. In 2005, he founded Turkey’s first-ever Food & Beverage Studio, producing commercials broadcast in 11 countries. Since then, he has directed more than 250 commercials—including some aired in 13 countries—over 1000 television programs, and several episodes of TV dramas. With production offices in multiple countries across the MENA region, Demir’s creative work explores cultural identity, heritage, and untold histories.

*Parental Guidance is Suggested*

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