Suveyda

It tells the story of 11-year-old Hadim, who secretly wanted to be a hafiz (memoriser) of the Quran in the face of the bans. His he also has hopes and dreams of learning the language of the birds like the Prophet Solomon, whose story is told in the Qur'an.

Directed by Mesut Uçakan, Suveyda leans on a strong ensemble — Nacip Fazil Belge, Mehmet Kefli, Volkan Adıyaman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2021.