Aysha (10), who is wearing a full-body veil, sits in the backyard of a house in Afrin/Syria. While she plays with a slingshot, her sister (9) joins her.

Both are tested that morning by a woman (38) who is also wearing a full-body veil. They have to cite verses from the Quran. While Aysha's younger sister passes the test exemplarily, Aysha has problems. Unlike her sister, she is rebellious and rejects the role of a girl imposed on her. This incurs the woman's displeasure who doesn’t stop short from using violence. When Aysha fights back, the woman takes more drastic measures. Aysha finally understands the gravity of the situation.


Cast

Aysha
Jiyan Akaygün
Mother
Halima Ilter
Sister
Ecem Türkmen
Aysha - Poster 3

Aysha

Cengiz Akaygün

  • Short film
Production Country / Year
Germany 2021
Language
ku., ar. OF mit en. UT
Format
DCP, Color, 13min
2.39:1, Discrete 5.1

Director & Crew

Cengiz Akaygün 1

Cengiz Akaygün


Born in 1979 in Stuttgart. Studied Communication and Media. Active as script writer and director.

Filmography

2015 FREE MONKEYS, Kurzfilm

2016 DER BARBIER, Kurzfilm 2018 THE MANDARIN TREE, Kurzfilm 

2021 TESBIH/THE PRAYER BEADS, Kurzfilm

AYSHA, Kurzfilm HOF 202

Writer
Cengiz Akaygün
Director of Photography
Kevin Hartfiel
Editor
Ana R. Fernandes
Sound
Mattias Larsen
Producer
Cengiz Akaygün

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