Direction: Hiner Saleem

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Hiner Saleem. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


My Sweet Pepper Land

2013 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Korkmaz Arslan · Golshifteh Farahani · Suat Usta

Synopsis My Sweet Pepper Land (2013) follows the journey of Baran, a celebrated Kurdish warrior who, post the downfall of Saddam Hussein, decides to take up a role in a remote village nestled between Iran and Turkey, a notorious hub for...

6.7

411 votes

6.7

411 votes

Vodka Lemon

2003 · Movie · 90 min. · Armenia

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Lala Sarkissian · Romen Avinian · Ivan Franek · Armen Marouthian

Synopsis Vodka Lemon (2003) unfolds in the aftermath of the Soviet era in Armenia, presenting a narrative that mirrors a documentary in its poignant depiction of a community grappling with devastation. The story revolves around Hamo, a penniless widower with two...

6.3

1K votes

6.3

1K votes

Kilometre Zero

2005 · Movie · 91 min. · France

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Nazmî Kirik · Eyam Ekrem · Belçim Bilgin · Ehmed Qeladizeni

Synopsis Kilometre Zero (2005) unfolds against the backdrop of the Iraq-Iran conflict in the 1980s, focusing on a comedic yet poignant journey through Iraq's Kurdistan region. The narrative follows a group of individuals as they embark on an unforgettable road trip,...

5.4

29 votes

5.4

29 votes

Goodnight, Soldier

2022 · Movie · 97 min. · France

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Galyar Nerway · Dilin Doger · Alend Hazim · Barzan Shaswar

Synopsis Goodnight, Soldier (2022) follows the passionate love story of Ziné and Avdal, whose families have been embroiled in a longstanding feud. When both families finally consent to their union, Avdal's injury at the front and subsequent sexual difficulties threaten to...

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Dol

2007 · Movie · 90 min. · Germany

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Nazmî Kirik · Belçim Bilgin · Omer Chawshin · Rojîn Ulker

Synopsis Dol (2007) follows the harrowing journey of a Kurdish groom who, on his wedding day, is forced to escape through a series of treacherous landscapes, including Turkish, Iraqi, and eventually Iranian Kurdistan. The film captures the raw emotions and challenges...

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Tight Dress

2016 · Movie · Turkey

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Tuba Büyüküstün · Caner Cindoruk · Cemre Ebuzziya · Canan Erguder

Synopsis Tight Dress (2016) follows Lisa, a budding fashion designer from Paris, as she embarks on her first independent fashion show. Encouraged by her friend Hêlin, Lisa sets her sights on Diyarbakir, a city renowned for its beautiful women. Hêlin takes...

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Lady Winsley

2018 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Mehmet Kurtulus · Ezgi Mola · Senay Gürler · Ergun Kuyucu

Synopsis Lady Winsley (2018) follows the story of an American writer who meets a tragic end on Büyükada, a picturesque island in Turkey's Prince Islands archipelago. Inspector Fergün is dispatched from Istanbul to lead the inquiry. Alongside Azra, the charming innkeeper,...

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Absolitude (TV)

2001 · Movie · 85 min. · France

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Ivan Franek · Hanna Schygulla · Jacky Nercessian · Kamal Halarash

Synopsis Absolitude (TV) (2001) follows Tital, a Kurdish man in his early 30s, who resides alone in a small studio apartment in Paris. He works alongside his friend Feyzo in a downtown sweatshop. While browsing through a free newspaper, Tital comes...

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Après la chute

2009 · Movie · 63 min. · France

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Marisa Commandeur · Ferhad Feqi · Abdulselam Kilgi · Nazmî Kirik

Synopsis Après la chute (2009) follows the story of Azad, a Kurdish exile living in Germany, who is captivated by the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq. He gathers his Iraqi friends, who are also exiles, to celebrate this historic...

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If You Die, I'll Kill You

2011 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Jonathan Zaccaï · Golshifteh Farahani · Özz Nüjen · Menderes Samancilar

Synopsis If You Die, I'll Kill You (2011) unfolds in the vibrant 10th arrondissement of Paris, where Philippe, recently released from prison, encounters Avdal, a Kurdish man on a mission to locate an Iraqi war criminal. Avdal aspires to settle in...

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