Waiting

My Name is Dekan

202222mAla Hoshyar Tayyeb

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

In December 2021, a female victim's body was discovered and disposed of in a public street in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Her name was Dekan. Dekan’s corpse was never claimed by family or friends and remained in the morgue for several months. Dekan’s fate like many other female victims ended in the unmarked section of the graveyard, which is often designated for female victims of "honor killings."

Documentary

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is My Name is Dekan (2022) about?

In December 2021, a female victim's body was discovered and disposed of in a public street in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Her name was Dekan. Dekan’s corpse was never claimed by family or friends and remained in the morgue for several months. Dekan’s fate like many other female victims ended in the unmarked section of the graveyard, which is often designated for female victims of "honor killings."

Who stars in My Name is Dekan?

My Name is Dekan stars Lanya Bakhtyar (Dekan), Roza Shexani (Voice-over (Dekan)), Qubad Talabani (Self), Barzan Muhammed (Self), Raz Frya (Self). The film was directed by Ala Hoshyar Tayyeb.

How long is My Name is Dekan?

My Name is Dekan has a runtime of 22 min and premiered in 2022.

Where can I watch My Name is Dekan?

Streaming availability for My Name is Dekan changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.