Fri 13 March 2026 • 7:30pm
DJ Ahmet
Chester International Film Festival 2026 | Cert: Not Yet Rated
Event details
Directed By Georgi M. Unkoyski
Starring Arif Jakup, Agush Agushev, Aksel Mehmet, Dora Akan Zlatanova
Ahmet, a 15-year-old boy from a remote Yuruk village in North Macedonia, finds refuge in music while navigating his father’s expectations, a conservative community, and his first experience with love — a girl already promised to someone else.
Opening Drinks Reception
Raise a glass and start the celebrations at our Opening Reception ahead of the first screening on 13 March at 6.30pm in the Storyhouse Book Pod.
Chester International Film Festival 2026 (CIFF 2026) is produced in partnership with Storyhouse, Chester Film Society, and the University of Chester.
Opening drinks reception sponsored by VAIN Hair and Beauty.
Storyhouse & Chester Film Society Members: £8.90
Non-members: £9.90
Young Storyhouse Card Members: £5
Multibuy Offer:
Save 25% when you book two CIFF 2026 events, or 50% when you book three or more!
Storyhouse Membership discounts will be applied automatically at checkout.
Be sure to add ALL tickets to your basket before checkout to claim your full discount.
Turkish, Macedonian with English Subtitles
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