DJ Ahmet (PG)
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Director: Georgi M. Unkovski
Stars: Arif Jakup, Agush Agushev, Dora Akan Zlatanova, Aksel Mehmet, Selpin Kerim, Atila Klince
Classification: PG – Mild themes and violence
Country: North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Language: Macedonian, Turkish with English subtitles
Run time: 99 mins
DJ Ahmet
Диџеј Ахмет
Ahmet, on the cusp of first love, dreams of DJ stardom as he drops fist-pumping techno tracks from a tractor whilst battling familial expectations, conservative tradition and catching an iconic pink sheep…
An exploration of the delicate balance between tradition and self-expression, intensified in a small, close-knit community DJ AHMET celebrates the universal need to express one’s self.
Like many 15-year-old boys, Ahmet dreams of something more than tending his family’s sheep. When the music-loving teen stumbles upon a forest rave – and his alluring yet tragically betrothed neighbour, Aya – his world is opened.
The debut feature from US-born, Macedonian-raised director Georgi M. Unkovski, DJ AHMET won the Special Jury Award for Creative Vision in Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition.
Radiating with energy and featuring stunning performances from its young cast, DJ AHMET thoughtfully showcases the contrast between the expectations of tradition and the temptations of the internet – not least through its memorable soundtrack.
The perfect film for techno lovers, anyone who’s ever felt at odds with society, or those who yearn to design their own destiny DJ AHMET is a quiet underdog story with a huge heart.
Winner | Seattle International Film Festival 2025 | Special Jury Prize | New Directors Competition
Nominee | Seattle International Film Festival 2025 | Golden Space Needle Award | Best Film
Nominee | Shanghai International Film Festival 2025 | Audience Choice Award for Film
Nominee | Stockholm Film Festival 2025 | Bronze Horse | Best Film
Winner | Sundance Film Festival 2025 | Audience Award | World Cinema – Dramatic
Winner | Sundance Film Festival 2025 | World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award | Creative Vision
Nominee | Sydney Film Festival 2025 | Best Film
Nominee | Sydney Film Festival 2025 | GIO Award | Best International Feature | Runner-Up
Winner | South East European Film Festival Los Angeles 2025 | Grand Jury Prize | Best Feature Film
Winner | South East European Film Festival Los Angeles 2025 | Audience Award | Feature
Winner | Desertscape International Film Festival 2025 | Festival Award | Best Feature Film
“A quiet little underdog story, but with enough charm to engage any audience. Plus, there’s a pink sheep who is frankly iconic.”
Liz Shannon Miller, Consequence
“With every perfectly timed joke, including those involving Ahmet’s missing sheep, one’s admiration for Unkovski’s artistic vision grows given the tonal feat he accomplishes.”
Carlos Aguilar, Variety
“DJ Ahmet is a sweet, if familiar, coming-of-age romance between star-crossed lovers that succeeds because of its funny but grounded quirks.”
Ben Sears, Loud and Clear Reviews
Ticket Prices
Full: $19
Conc/Student: $17
Under 18: $12
Group 8: $16
BREC CineSaver Pass
One Pass, Five Entries
Full: $85
Concession/Student: $75
For the best value on your cinema tickets, purchase a BREC CineSaver Pass, valid for 5 entries to any BREC International Film Festival screening in 2026!
BREC CineSaver Passes can be purchased online, or via the BREC Box Office on 1300 661 272.
Present the printed or digital pass for scanning at the door of the film screening you wish to attend , attendance is subject to capacity availability – OR – Use your 7-digit pass number to pre-book film screenings online.
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