My Name is Dekan (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2022, My Name is Dekan is a documentary film directed by Ala Hoshyar Tayyeb, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. In December 2021, a female victim's body was discovered and disposed of in a public street in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Her name was Dekan. Dekan’s corpse was never claimed by family or friends and remained in the morgue for several months. Dekan’s fate like many other female victims ended in the unmarked section of the graveyard, which is often designated for female victims of "honor killings."
Who’s in it. My Name is Dekan stars Lanya Bakhtyar as Dekan, Roza Shexani as Voice-over (Dekan), Qubad Talabani as Self and Barzan Muhammed as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, My Name is Dekan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Name is Dekan page.
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- Where can I watch My Name is Dekan (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Name is Dekan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Name is Dekan worth watching?
- My Name is Dekan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Name is Dekan?
- My Name is Dekan stars Lanya Bakhtyar, Roza Shexani, Qubad Talabani, Barzan Muhammed and Raz Frya.
- When was My Name is Dekan released?
- My Name is Dekan was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.