Film Screening: Hesitation Wound by Selman Nacar

Date & Time: November 21, 2025 @ 7 pm

Location: Film Theatre in the Rubenstein Arts Center, Duke University

Join us for a special screening of Hesitation Wound, the award-winning 2023 film by acclaimed director Selman Nacar, followed by a discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker.

This powerful film invites dialogue across disciplines—bringing together students, faculty, and community members interested in world cinema, law and ethics, contemporary Turkey, and questions of justice and humanity.

Hesitation Wound follows Canan, a defense attorney balancing the moral and professional challenges of her work with her personal responsibilities as a daughter. With quiet intensity, the film explores universal themes of family, duty, justice, and the weight of choice while offering a rare cinematic glimpse into life in contemporary Turkey. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, it has received international acclaim for its compelling storytelling and nuanced portrayal of ethical dilemmas.