GENCO

GENCO, 2017
Turkey |DCP, Color, 80’ |Kurdish
Director: Ali Kemal Çınar
Cast:Ali Kemal Çınar, Salih Demir, İhsan Şakar

Known as a “one-man giant crew” who writes, directs and stars in his own films, Ali Kemal Çınar’s new feature is about the story of a Kurdish superhero. At the age of five, Ali Kemal is given limited superpowers by someone from another world. He opens doors for people who are locked out and repairs busted tires, but his dream is to save the world. He introduces himself as Gênco to hide his identity and wears a purple costume. His friend Salih asks his help for his sister but when Gênco’s powers fall short, as they do in many instances, he and Salih begin to work together on developing his powers. One evening, things get complicated when the person from another world comes back to increase Gênco’s powers but, by mistake, gives the powers to the building’s concierge.