screening format
DCP
aspect ratio
1.78:1 (16:9)
sound format
5.1 Audiomix
original-language
English
subtitles
English
In SAQRA, poetic imagery and an associative narration explore the world of falconry in the Emirates. Through the perspective of a woman entering this male-dominated realm, the film interweaves poetic visuals, personal reflection, and spiritual depth to reveal the falcon as both a symbol of freedom and control.
director
Şirin Şimşek
Editing
Şirin Şimşek
Production
Şirin Şimşek
Script
Şirin Şimşek
DOP
Şirin Şimşek
Sound Design
Benjamin Adams
Festivals
2025
Fünf Seen Film Festival, Gauting, Starnberg, Weßling, Seefeld, Germany
Production
- Şirin Şimşek
Distribution
- Şirin Şimşek
Sales
- Şirin Şimşek
Şirin Şimşek
Şirin Şimşek, born 1983, lives and works in Cologne. Her artistic practice primarily moves within the media of film and photography and most recently includes painting.
Filmography
2014 Denise
2015 Speaking is not like Seeing
2015 Matchpoint
2016 Eyjafjallajökull
2017 Hüzün
2025 Saqra