After studying acting in the Netherlands, Ismaîl Mamo returns to Kobane and establishes “Sînema Gerok”, the travelling cinema. Together with a dedicated team, he wants to give people in remote villages the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of cinema. Despite numerous challenges, the screenings grow into a space for encounter and refuge in a region beset by crises.
Zîlan Hemo’s film reveals the power of stories and the magic of cinema.