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Arthouse Cinema: Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush

Film Screening | "Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush" tells the compelling story of a mother’s fight to free her son from Guantanamo Bay.

  • GoetheHaus Jakarta, Jakarta

  • Language German, Turkish, and English, with English subtitles
  • Price Free | With registration

Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush © Andreas Hofer & Pandora Film Verleih

Arthouse Cinema 2025 © Goethe-Institut Indonesia

Germany, 2022, Drama, 119 minutes, 13+, Director: Andreas Dresen,
Cast: Meltem Kaptan, Alexander Scheer, Nazmi Kirik


Against all odds, Rabiye Kurnaz emerges as an unlikely yet powerful figure, symbolizing the personal stakes of a highly political case. With her charm, wit, and unassuming demeanour, Rabiye proves that a mother, in her resilience and unwavering love, is the ultimate symbol of resistance, survival, and devotion. Her journey underscores the profound strength of ordinary individuals in the face of extraordinary circumstances.