'Children give us hope for the Kurdish language': Omer Faruk Baran

Our correspondent Hatice Kamer reports on the latest about Omer Faruk Baran a writer, poet, journalist and photographer. His short film 'Tercume' (translation) which was only one minute long, deserved 2 international awards. The story takes place on the border with Kobanî in 2015 during the war against ISIS. The successful director admits that this film is the product of seven years. He dedicated the awards to the Kurdish children who chose the Kurdish language as their preferred choice.

Omer Faruk Baran, writer, poet, journalist and photographer with journalist Hatice Kamer Source: Hatice Kamer

Journalists Omer Faruk Baran and Hatice Kamer in Kobani 02/02/2015 Source: Hatice Kamer