Muharrem, The Friend

Muharrem has dedicated himself to the Kurdish cause since the 1970s. From a theater artist living in exile, he has transformed himself to an activist. As a political prisoner, he was called many different names: Terrorist, comrade, friend.

  • Orkan Bayram
    Director
    I am Wounded, 2020
  • Orkan Bayram
    Writer
    I am Wounded, 2020
  • Orkan Bayram
    Producer
    I am Wounded, 2020
  • Jakob Gehrmann
    Cinematography
  • Orkan Bayram
    Editor
  • Gislinde Böhringer
    Sound Desing
  • Gerrit Kuge
    Sound Desing
  • Daniel Korber
    Music
  • Thomas Lutzbecker
    Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Muharrem, Der Freund
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    politics, human rights, biography
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Super8mmm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    DCI Scope
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Oberhausen Short Film Festival
    Oberhausen
    Germany
    May 3, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Orkan Bayram

Orkan Bayram is a filmmaker who was born in Munich, grew up in Istanbul and currently residing in Cologne.

Filmography:
- Muharrem, The Friend, 2024, 22'45'', Documentary, Germany
- I am Wounded, 2020, 28'03'', Documentary, Germany/Latvia
- The Magnifier, 2009, 5', Animation, Turkey

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