My Name is Dekan (2022)
In December 2021, a female victim's body was discovered and disposed of in a public street in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Her name was Dekan. Dekan’s corpse was never claimed by family or friends and remained in the morgue for several months. Dekan’s fate like many other female victims ended in the unmarked section of the graveyard, which is often designated for female victims of "honor killings."
Director: Ala Hoshyar Tayyeb
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: March 17, 2022
Cast
- Lanya Bakhtyar - Dekan
- Roza Shexani - Voice-over (Dekan)
- Qubad Talabani - Self
- Barzan Muhammed - Self
- Raz Frya - Self
- Ashti Abdulla - Self
- Othman Salih - Self (The Undertaker)
Cinematography: Bryar Bakhtyar
Production: Westga News, C.D.O
Country: Iraq
Language: Kurdish
Original Language: ku
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Name is Dekan about?
- In December 2021, a female victim's body was discovered and disposed of in a public street in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Her name was Dekan. Dekan’s corpse was never claimed by family or friends and remained in the morgue for several months. Dekan’s fate like many other female victims ended in the unmarked section of the graveyard, which is often designated for female victims of "honor killings."
- Who directed My Name is Dekan?
- My Name is Dekan was directed by Ala Hoshyar Tayyeb.
- Who stars in My Name is Dekan?
- My Name is Dekan stars Lanya Bakhtyar, Roza Shexani, Qubad Talabani, Barzan Muhammed, Raz Frya, Ashti Abdulla.
- How long is My Name is Dekan?
- My Name is Dekan has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is My Name is Dekan?
- My Name is Dekan is a Documentary film.
- Where was My Name is Dekan produced?
- My Name is Dekan was produced in Iraq.