DJ Ahmet

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DJ Ahmet

Apr 2026

1h 39m

Drama

Comedy

Music

Romance

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Ahmet, a 15-year-old boy from a remote Yuruk village in North Macedonia, finds refuge in music while navigating his father’s expectations, a conservative community, and his first experience with love -- a girl already promised to someone else.

Critics Consensus

Mixing a charming young cast and documentary-like authenticity, DJ Ahmet spins a tender, culturally rich coming-of-age tale with a vibrant sense of rhythm and identity.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Apr 9

4/5

Revelling in bright fabrics and seductive horizons, the director, despite all the conflicts, is here to argue for both the warmth of traditional families and the excitement of contemporary youth culture.

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Chris Azzopardi

New York Times

Apr 2

Boldly, Unkovski doesn’t give the character an easy out. He trusts the subtle eagerness in Jakup’s masterful portrayal of Ahmet, letting his hard-won future feel inevitable.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Mar 30

It’s a rich depiction of a traditional Yörük community -- Turkic tribal people -- that feels authentically lived in rather than an ethnographic curio, as well as a fresh coming-of-age film.

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Cris Kennedy

Inner East Review

5d

4/5

There's a pace to the editing by Michael Reich that keeps the story punchy and enjoyable.

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Mar 31

A captivating, funny and genuinely heartfelt coming-of-age story with a breakthrough performance by Arif Jakup.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Mar 27

4/5

Using an almost documentary style, writer-director Georgi Unkovski makes witty observations at every turn, filling the story with terrific sequences that ripple with personality, culture and artistic expression.

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Lillie L

@28721077 22h

The cinematography was INSANE! It had such a raw n present feel to it with so many beautiful shots. Loved some of the handheld camera vibes during certain scenes, added so much depth to it! The storyline was brilliant and very attention grabbing and climatic. I’d recommend this film to EVERYONE! I feel like there were so many layers to it and it was very emotionally connective. The script, cast and production were amazing. Watching this was an overall profound experience, I couldn’t say a single negative thing about it! Will definitely be rewatching it again.. and again..

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Howie B

@Howie10 3d

A film delivering strong messages with the use of pop culture and light innocent comedy. The complexities of dealing with the loss of a mother/wife and arranged marriages finds a way through this very clever film. The younger brother is played to perfection and really steals the ‘show’.

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Otho K.

@PatsFan Apr 6

What a wonderful gem of a movie. It blends humor with suspense and keeps us mindful of the magical power of music. The acting, music and cinematography conspire to make for a memorable time at the movies.

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Georgi M. Unkovski

Director

Arif Jakup

Ahmet

Agush Аgushev

Actor

Aksel Mehmet

Actor

Dora Akan Zlatanova

Actor

Selpin Kerim

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Synopsis

Ahmet, a 15-year-old boy from a remote Yuruk village in North Macedonia, finds refuge in music while navigating his father’s expectations, a conservative community, and his first experience with love -- a girl already promised to someone else.

Director: Georgi M. Unkovski
Producer: Ivan Unkovski, Ivana Shekutkoska, Katarina Prpic
Screenwriter: Georgi M. Unkovski
Distributor: Ink Films
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music, Romance
Original Language: Turkish
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 3, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 39m