★ HOW OLD IS LISA ÇALAN?
Lisa Çalan is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 in TR · Capricorn.
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About
Lisa Çalan is a Kurdish filmmaker and screenwriter from Turkey who survived a 2015 terrorist attack that claimed both her legs. Born January 1, 2000, she directed the film Zimana Çîya (Language of the Mountains) in 2014, which examines Kurdish language suppression. Çalan received the Spirit of Cinema award at the 26th International Film Festival of Kerala. A Capricorn, she channels resilience into storytelling across film festivals and feature projects.
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Biography
Lisa Çalan is a Kurdish filmmaker and screenwriter from Turkey whose work emerged from extraordinary circumstances. Born January 1, 2000, she lost both legs in the June 5, 2015 Amed bombing, a terrorist attack at a Democratic People's Party rally in which an Islamic State bomber killed over 5 people and injured more than 100. After the attack, she underwent treatment in Germany and Australia before settling in Ankara for two years.
Despite her injuries, Çalan pursued filmmaking education and graduated from the Aram Tigran Film Academy in Amed. In 2014, she directed Zimana Çîya (Language of the Mountains), a short film addressing the assimilation and prohibition of the Kurdish language. She also acted in and served as artistic director for the 2015 film Vesarti (Confidential). In 2016, Çalan worked under contract with Diyarbakır City Council's Department of Culture and Social Affairs, though the city terminated her contract. She later worked at the Amed Middle East Film Academy and participated in multiple film festivals as a screenwriter.
As a screenwriter and actor, Çalan has contributed to feature films, documentaries, and TV series. Her recognition includes the Spirit of Cinema award, presented by Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the 26th International Film Festival of Kerala. A Capricorn born in 2000, her career reflects determination rooted in both artistic vision and lived experience.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Lisa Çalan grew up in Turkey and studied at the Aram Tigran Film Academy in Amed. She began her career in film in 2014, directing Zimana Çîya (Language of the Mountains) before the 2015 terrorist attack that would reshape her life. Prior to the Amed bombing on June 5, 2015, she was emerging as a filmmaker exploring Kurdish cultural themes.
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Trivia
- Çalan survived the June 5, 2015 Amed bombing, in which an Islamic State terrorist detonated a bomb at an HDP rally, killing over 5 people and injuring more than 100.
- She received treatment in both Germany and Australia following the 2015 attack before returning to Turkey.
- Her 2014 film Zimana Çîya (Language of the Mountains) directly addresses the suppression and assimilation of the Kurdish language.
- Çalan won the Spirit of Cinema award at the 26th International Film Festival of Kerala, presented by Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Lisa Çalan succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lisa Çalan?
- Lisa Çalan is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
- When is Lisa Çalan's birthday?
- Lisa Çalan was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is Lisa Çalan's zodiac sign?
- Lisa Çalan is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Lisa Çalan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lisa Çalan was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- Where is Lisa Çalan from?
- Lisa Çalan is from TR.
- What does Lisa Çalan do?
- Lisa Çalan is a writer.
- Is Lisa Çalan still alive?
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