Our Locked Door

Our Locked Door

1992
1h 30m
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Overview

Adapted from Michael Lazar Issa’s story of the same name (ܗܘ ܬܪܥܢ ܚܠܝܩܐ – Aw Tar’an Khleeqa), the film tells the tragic story of Ester and Eshay, a young couple who elope only for Ester to become the victim of an honour killing. The film is an elegy on the Assyrian homeland, shaped by repeated genocide, intergenerational trauma and displacement. It captures the beauty of tradition and ritual, without shying from a critique of the patriarchal values embedded in the culture. Our Locked Door also highlights the tenacity of the Assyrian diaspora, being made on a small budget and relying on the goodwill of the communities in Australia and Armenia where it was filmed.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Countries
Armenia Australia

Quick Facts

Original Title Turan Khleekha
Release Date January 1, 1992
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Edison Adam
Edison Adam

Eshay

Angella Yaghoubi
Angella Yaghoubi

Ester

Rasmik Bet Khosrow
Rasmik Bet Khosrow

Goulyad

Lydia Amanoil
Lydia Amanoil

Eshay's Mother

Aprim Yosip
Aprim Yosip

Eshay's Father

Sami Peiku
Sami Peiku

Ester's Father

Ninos Kako
Ninos Kako

Heewi's Father

Albert Oshana
Albert Oshana

Akhiqar (the Priest)

Batoul Touma
Batoul Touma

Heewi's Mother

Nora Tamraz
Nora Tamraz

Saureya

Genia Abramova
Genia Abramova

Heewi

Key Crew

Ninos Kako
Director

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