Djam

58th TIFF: Greek Premiere

A road movie with two young female protagonists who seek for their heritage, as well as their destination, in the East of the Mediterranean: through the paths of rebetiko music and the refugees’ itineraries. Djam, an impulsive Greek of the Diaspora is looking all over Istanbul for a rare engine part for her uncle’s fishing boat and meets Avril, a shy French woman who has come to Turkey as a volunteer, but gets into trouble. As their destinies cross, the ecstasy of music will lead them into a journey towards freedom.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Script: Tony Gatlif

Cinematography: Patrick Ghiringhelli

Editing: Monique Dartonne

Sound: Philippe Welsh

Actors: Daphné Patakia, Simon Abkarian, Maryne Cayon

Production: Princes Production

Producers: Delphine Mantoulet

Co-production: Pyramide Productions, Blonde, Güverte Films, Auvergne-Rhône Alpes Cinéma, Princes Films

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: France, Greece, Turkey

Production Year: 2017

Duration: 97΄

Contact: Films du Losange

Tony Gatlif

Toni Gatlif was born in Algeria of Pied noir ancestry. After his childhood there, Gatlif arrived in France in 1960 following the Algerian War of Independence. He works as a screenwriter, composer, actor, and producer. His 2004 film Exils, won the Best Director Award at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.