DJ Ahmet

A brilliant heartwarmer and the kind of discovery that makes international cinema so rewarding, DJ Ahmet is a coming-of-age story that will charm you as it has audiences worldwide. Set in a farming community in North Macedonia, we follow fifteen-year-old Ahmet (Arif Jakup), his father (Aksel Mehmet) and brother (Agush Agushev) who are grieving the death of their wife and mother. Ahmet finds a grace note in the sounds of pounding EDM and the allure of Aya (Dora Akan Zlatanova), his neighbour whose hand is promised to another. 

While Ahmet’s life is torn between the traditions of shepherding and the rhythms of techno, the film itself blends traditional Macedonia music and modern beats. All of its characters are brilliantly drawn, enlivened by spirited, one-off performances from the cast. Don’t miss this gem.