Journey from Greece
Djam, a young Greek woman, is sent to Istanbul by her uncle Kakourgos, a former sailor with a passion for Rebetiko, to find a rare part that will repair their boat. In Istanbul, she encounters Avril, a nineteen-year-old French girl, alone and without any money, who came to Turkey as a voluntary worker with refugees. Djam, generous, cheeky, unpredictable, and free-spirited, takes Avril under her wing on the way to Mytilene. A journey filled with encounters, music, sharing, and hope.
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Journey from Greece
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 9, 2017
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, Music
User Score
63%
Original Title
Djam
Production Companies
Pyramide Productions, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Blonde Audiovisual Productions, Guverte Film, Princes Films
Director
Tony Gatlif
Description
Djam, a young Greek woman, is sent to Istanbul by her uncle Kakourgos, a former sailor with a passion for Rebetiko, to find a rare part that will repair their boat. In Istanbul, she encounters Avril, a nineteen-year-old French girl, alone and without any money, who came to Turkey as a voluntary worker with refugees. Djam, generous, cheeky, unpredictable, and free-spirited, takes Avril under her wing on the way to Mytilene. A journey filled with encounters, music, sharing, and hope.