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German Gay Drama “Hijamat” Debuts at Karlovy Vary Festival

6/17/2026

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The German film Hijamat will have its world premiere at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic next month.
Nader Saeivar wrote and directed the film.
Jafar Panahi produced and edited the film.
The plot follows Kerem, whose secret gay relationship is exposed, prompting his brother Murad to protect him from family pressure.
ArtHood Films co-produced the project with sugarWorkz, Lightburst Pictures and JPJ.

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Story summary

The German film Hijamat will have its world premiere at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic next month.
Nader Saeivar wrote and directed the film.
Jafar Panahi produced and edited the film.
The plot follows Kerem, whose secret gay relationship is exposed, prompting his brother Murad to protect him from family pressure.
ArtHood Films co-produced the project with sugarWorkz, Lightburst Pictures and JPJ.