‘DJ Ahmet’ Review: Techno Music and Shepherding Collide in a Touching Coming-of-Age Tale
In a secluded Yuruk farming village where faith and tradition rule over both the elderly and the youth, the dramedy unfolds around a 15-year-old shepherd who finds solace from his daily struggles in electronic dance music. The rhythm of the beats gives him the strength to face the anger of his authoritative and stern father, but also allows him to forge a bond with a girl living in a neighboring household who yearns for an escape from their small town.