SC-S28/W6-Movie Highlights | Feel-Good Finale- Bekas (2012)

I watched a movie called Bekas during my undergraduate years. It is a Kurdish comedy-drama film released in 2012. The movie is filled with many moments of laughter and quiet warmth, and today I want to share how it made me feel.

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The smiles in Bekas movie come very naturally. While watching the film, it’s easy to see reflections of our own childhood in the innocent behavior of the characters. The humor is not forced. Instead, it grows organically from the personalities and situations of the children.

The two main characters, Dana and Zana, dream of becoming Superman and traveling to America. Their big dreams, despite not fully understanding reality, are both funny and deeply touching. These moments made me smile without realizing it.

For me one of the most amusing characters was Zana, Dana’s younger brother. There’s a scene where Dana warns him not to follow a girl because he thought his btother wouldn’t understand love anyway. In another moment, when Dana slaps his younger brother, Zana jokingly says that if he earned one dinar for every slap, he could become Millionaire.

Since they were desperately trying to collect money by polishing shoes, even a single coin felt like hope to them. Their belief that America could solve all their problems is full of innocence, yet incredibly beautiful. The laughter doesn’t burst out loudly, it stays quietly in your heart, like a sudden memory from childhood.

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What made the film feel comforting, joyful, or hopeful?

At its core, Bekas tells a harsh story shaped by war, poverty, and uncertainty. But the film presents these realities through a child’s perspective, which keeps it from becoming overwhelming. Instead of focusing only on pain, the movie highlights imagination, brotherhood, and hope.

The greatest strength of Bekas is its message that life can continue even when everything is not perfect. You don’t need to be constantly happy to smile. The playful yet caring bond between the two brothers creates a sense of emotional comfort throughout the film.

The movie reminded me that happiness doesn’t always come from big achievements. Sometimes, simply walking together, dreaming together, or having someone beside you is enough.

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Would you recommend this movie to a friend who’s feeling down?

Absolutely. I would recommend Bekas especially to those who feel low but struggle to express it. This movie doesn’t just make you laugh, it gently lifts your emotional weight.

It brings tears to your eyes, but those tears feel light, mixed with warmth and quiet joy. The film never promises that “everything will be fine,” but it teaches us not to give up, even when life feels unfair.

The two brothers have almost nothing, yet they still try to reach America, driven by hope. That effort itself feels inspiring. Many of us feel small or inadequate at times, forgetting that others live with far fewer resources. Bekas becomes a silent companion for those moments, because Dana and Zana start to feel like people we know.

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How did this movie improve your mood or perspective?

After watching Bekas, I realized how valuable dreams are, even if they don’t always come true. The movie also taught me how precious relationships can be.

One of the most powerful scenes is when Dana steps on a landmine and asks Zana to leave him behind and go to America to meet Superman. But Zana refuses and says that his brother is the real Superman and that he doesn’t want anything else without him and will never leave him.

That moment shows how priceless love and human connection truly are. Some forms of love are completely selfless.

As adults, we often become too practical and stop dreaming. This film reminds us that without dreams, people slowly break inside. Childhood is not just about age, it’s about perspective. Keeping imagination alive, even in difficult times, can make life feel lighter.

Bekas softened my mindset and reminded me to be grateful for the small things in life.

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Thank you for reading ❤️

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