Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush (True Story about Turkish German Mother's Fight to Free Son from Guantanamo)

Democracy, justice, and resilience—these themes feel more relevant than ever. As part of CineZeit, your monthly German movie club, we invite you to a special screening of Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush, a powerful drama based on true events.

The film follows a mother’s relentless fight to free her son from Guantánamo Bay, highlighting the impact of political decisions on ordinary lives and the power of perseverance in the face of injustice.

About the Film:

Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush
Germany | 2022 | 119 minutes | Directed by Andreas Dresen

Rabiye Kurnaz, a lively and determined woman from Bremen, finds her world turned upside down when her son Murat is detained without charge and sent to Guantánamo Bay in 2002. Refusing to accept his fate, she embarks on a legal battle that takes her all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. With the help of human rights lawyer Bernhard Docke, Rabiye proves that even in the face of immense power, persistence and courage can make a difference.
Join us for this gripping and timely film, screened in German with English subtitles.

CineZeit is free and open to all!