Question 1

Which festival gave DJ Ahmet its world premiere and what awards did it win?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 23 January, where it won the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award and the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision.

Question 2

How many children auditioned for the role of Ahmet?

Accepted Answer

Director Georgi Unkovski said in an interview with Variety that he and the casting director saw more than 3,000 children for the role of Ahmet.

Question 3

What conflict does 15-year-old Ahmet face in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ahmet navigates his father’s expectations, a conservative community, and his first love — a girl already promised to someone else — while finding refuge in music.

Question 4

Which film festivals selected DJ Ahmet in 2025?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for the BFI London Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, and Sundance Film Festival in 2025.

Question 5

Who plays the character Ahmet?

Accepted Answer

Arif Jakup plays the character Ahmet.

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