Hande Erçel to Lead Nader Saeivar's Drama 'Diaspora'
The Turkish actress will play Merve, a woman rebuilding her life in Germany, in a film shooting in early 2027.
Hande Erçel has been unveiled as the lead actress in Nader Saeivar's upcoming drama Diaspora, according to Deadline.
Erçel will play Merve, a Turkish woman struggling to rebuild her life in Germany. The film is set in Germany and is scheduled for an early 2027 shoot.
Moritz Bleibtreu will play the father of a German family. The production will be in German, English and Turkish.
Diaspora is produced by Said Nur Akkus of Arthood Films and Emre Oskay of Sky Films. Further international cast members will be announced in the coming weeks.
Saeivar's Recent Credits
Saeivar directed No End in 2022, The Witness in 2024 and Hijamat in 2026. In 2025 he shared an original screenplay Oscar nomination with Jafar Panahi for It Was Just An Accident, having previously collaborated with Panahi on other works.
Quick answers
Who stars in Nader Saeivar's 'Diaspora'?
Hande Erçel plays the lead, Merve, with Moritz Bleibtreu as the father of a German family.
When does 'Diaspora' shoot?
The film is scheduled for an early 2027 shoot.
What languages will 'Diaspora' be in?
The production will be in German, English and Turkish.