SUREYYA THE KITMAN

Süreyya is not only a labourer of football, but also a symbol for Beşiktaş football club where he has been working as a kitman for decades. With the help of interviews and archival footage, this sports documentary sheds light on Süreyya’s life, as well his importance for football fans.

A sports documentary without mythical characters is rare to find. Gökçe Kaan Demirkıran’s debut film focuses on an ordinary man who becomes a symbol of commitment for his football club. The film explores Süreyya’s life and the history of Beşiktaş, as well as the dynamics of modern sports fandom.