Bekas
Two homeless Kurdish brothers chase a Superman-powered dream of reaching America, turning deprivation into a resilient adventure of sibling solidarity.
Overview
Two brothers embark on a perilous journey fueled by dreams of a better life, inspired by a superhero.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- hopeful
- poignant
- witty
- reflective evening
- international cinema night
What critics said
Available reception signals suggest a well-liked, emotionally resonant child-centered drama praised for its hopeful storytelling and humane characters.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Zana and Dana believe Superman can punish their enemies and solve the material problems of their lives.
Homeless brothers Zana and Dana pool their contrasting imaginations and practical planning to pursue escape.
The brothers live in early-1990s Kurdistan without stable shelter, documents, money, or secure means of crossing the border.
The children's Superman-inspired plan creates humor while the surrounding homelessness and insecurity remain emotionally serious.
Films like Bekas, and why
The Kid with a Bike
child-centered coming-of-age drama shaped by poverty, displacement, and resilient sibling bonds
Slumdog Millionaire
warm yet bittersweet drama about vulnerable children pursuing hope amid harsh social conditions
The Florida Project
humanist road movie combining youthful imagination, hardship, and a search for belonging
Turtles Can Fly
poignant international drama about children navigating political violence and precarious survival
Movie Details
- Director
- Karzan Kader
- Release Date
- 2012-11-30
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (113)
Cast
- Zamand Taha
- Sarwar Fazil
- Diya Mariwan
- Suliman Karim Mohamad
- Rahim Hussen
- Abdulrahman Mohamad
- Shirwan Mohamad
- Bahadin Halabjai
- Nawzad Majid
- Bakir Mustafa
Common questions
- What is Bekas about?
- Two homeless Kurdish brothers chase a Superman-powered dream of reaching America, turning deprivation into a resilient adventure of sibling solidarity.
- What is Bekas like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bekas as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bekas violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Bekas as mild.
- What did critics think of Bekas?
- Available reception signals suggest a well-liked, emotionally resonant child-centered drama praised for its hopeful storytelling and humane characters.
- Which films are like Bekas?
- Films with a similar feel include The Kid with a Bike, Slumdog Millionaire, The Florida Project, and Turtles Can Fly.
- How long is Bekas?
- Bekas runs 97 minutes.
