15-year-old Ahmet lives in a remote village with his father and younger brother.

When he stumbles upon an illegal techno party in the forest one night, his life suddenly becomes colorful. He is fascinated by the music and by the rebellious Aya, who is the same age as him. Together they plan a daring performance at the village festival to save Aya from an arranged marriage. A charming story about tradition, first love and the liberating power of music unfolds between sheep dung, tractor boxes and village gossip.

Between escaped sheep, an imam overwhelmed by technology and an improvised DJ tractor, Georgi M. Unkovski's first feature film unfolds a delicate and perfectly dosed humor characterized by burlesque situations and deeply endearing characters. Thanks to a mise-en-scène that combines naturalism and dreamlike quality and colorful photography that highlights landscapes and traditional costumes, the Macedonian filmmaker pointedly captures the conflict between modernity and tradition and paints a picture of a society in a state of upheaval. DJ Ahmet, which was rightly voted the audience's favorite film at the Sundance Film Festival, captivates with its imagination, human warmth and wit. A rousing comedy about the emancipation of youth.

Director: Georgi M. Unkovski (North Macedonia/2025), OV/d, 12+, 99 min.