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Bonds, Roots and Passions
Bonds, Roots and Passions
Bonds, Roots and Passions
World Premiere
World Premiere
World Premiere

Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Feature Fiction
Feature Fiction
Feature Fiction
2025
2025
2025
Turkey
Turkey
Turkey
Color
Color
Color
92'
92'
92'
Turkish, Arabic, Bulgarian and Afghan with English subtitles
Turkish, Arabic, Bulgarian and Afghan with English subtitles
Turkish, Arabic, Bulgarian and Afghan with English subtitles
Crew
Crew
Crew
Producer: Timur Harzadin
Producer: Timur Harzadin
Producer: Timur Harzadin
Director: Sunay Terzioğlu
Director: Sunay Terzioğlu
Director: Sunay Terzioğlu
Scriptwriter: Ferit Karahan
Scriptwriter: Ferit Karahan
Scriptwriter: Ferit Karahan
Cast
Cast
Cast
Ushan Çakır
Ushan Çakır
Ushan Çakır
Ezgi Yaren Karademir
Ezgi Yaren Karademir
Ezgi Yaren Karademir
Baran Can Eraslan
Baran Can Eraslan
Baran Can Eraslan
Hasibe Eren
Hasibe Eren
Hasibe Eren
Özgün Çoban
Özgün Çoban
Özgün Çoban
Synopsis
Synopsis
Synopsis
The story of three survivors of a refugee boat accident... Hazel, a young Syrian woman, finds herself trapped between cultural values and family responsibilities in Turkey, the country she has migrated to. Hamza, after being released from prison, struggles to reconcile with his past while trying to build a new identity and life for himself. Meanwhile, Khaled, an Afghan refugee, survives by working as a shepherd in a small village, but his love for the village headman's daughter clashes with the rigid traditions of the community.
The story of three survivors of a refugee boat accident... Hazel, a young Syrian woman, finds herself trapped between cultural values and family responsibilities in Turkey, the country she has migrated to. Hamza, after being released from prison, struggles to reconcile with his past while trying to build a new identity and life for himself. Meanwhile, Khaled, an Afghan refugee, survives by working as a shepherd in a small village, but his love for the village headman's daughter clashes with the rigid traditions of the community.
The story of three survivors of a refugee boat accident... Hazel, a young Syrian woman, finds herself trapped between cultural values and family responsibilities in Turkey, the country she has migrated to. Hamza, after being released from prison, struggles to reconcile with his past while trying to build a new identity and life for himself. Meanwhile, Khaled, an Afghan refugee, survives by working as a shepherd in a small village, but his love for the village headman's daughter clashes with the rigid traditions of the community.
Paydos
Paydos
Paydos
World Premiere
World Premiere
World Premiere

Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Feature Documentary
Feature Documentary
Feature Documentary
2025
2025
2025
Turkey
Turkey
Turkey
Color
Color
Color
93'
93'
93'
Turkish and English with English subtitles
Turkish and English with English subtitles
Turkish and English with English subtitles
Crew
Crew
Crew
Producer: Müge Manus
Producer: Müge Manus
Producer: Müge Manus
Director: Müge Manus
Director: Müge Manus
Director: Müge Manus
Scriptwriter: Müge Manus
Scriptwriter: Müge Manus
Scriptwriter: Müge Manus
Cast
Cast
Cast
Sander Werelds
Sander Werelds
Sander Werelds
Maarten Werelds
Maarten Werelds
Maarten Werelds
Synopsis
Synopsis
Synopsis
Having no climbing experience until now, Müge finds herself facing one of the toughest challenges of her life. After crossing paths with Belgian climbers Sander and Maarten, she joins them in creating a daring new climbing route on a towering cliff in a remote Mediterranean cove. As the team pushes through the unforgiving forces of nature, confronts their deepest fears, and tests the limits of their endurance, it is courage, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of family that drive them toward the summit.
Having no climbing experience until now, Müge finds herself facing one of the toughest challenges of her life. After crossing paths with Belgian climbers Sander and Maarten, she joins them in creating a daring new climbing route on a towering cliff in a remote Mediterranean cove. As the team pushes through the unforgiving forces of nature, confronts their deepest fears, and tests the limits of their endurance, it is courage, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of family that drive them toward the summit.
Having no climbing experience until now, Müge finds herself facing one of the toughest challenges of her life. After crossing paths with Belgian climbers Sander and Maarten, she joins them in creating a daring new climbing route on a towering cliff in a remote Mediterranean cove. As the team pushes through the unforgiving forces of nature, confronts their deepest fears, and tests the limits of their endurance, it is courage, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of family that drive them toward the summit.
Goat 501
Goat 501
Goat 501
World Premiere
World Premiere
World Premiere

Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Feature Documentary
Feature Documentary
Feature Documentary
2025
2025
2025
Turkey
Turkey
Turkey
Color
Color
Color
78'
78'
78'
Turkish with English subtitles
Turkish with English subtitles
Turkish with English subtitles
Crew
Crew
Crew
Producer: Seniha Sibel Özörhon, Kuzey Yücehan
Producer: Seniha Sibel Özörhon, Kuzey Yücehan
Producer: Seniha Sibel Özörhon,
Kuzey Yücehan
Director: Evrim Cervatoğlu
Director: Evrim Cervatoğlu
Director: Evrim Cervatoğlu
Scriptwriter: Evrim Cervatoğlu
Scriptwriter: Evrim Cervatoğlu
Scriptwriter: Evrim Cervatoğlu
Cast
Cast
Cast
Cengiz Taşçı
Cengiz Taşçı
Cengiz Taşçı
Hızır Akyüz
Hızır Akyüz
Hızır Akyüz
Sabit Aslan
Sabit Aslan
Sabit Aslan
Synopsis
Synopsis
Synopsis
The story of Cengiz, who lives the cycle of a year at the heart of nature. Goat 501 is a pastoral tale set in the rugged slopes of the Black Sea, witnessing the cyclical rhythm of nature. The film begins with the birth of a goat and ends a year later with the same goat giving birth to its own offspring.
The story of Cengiz, who lives the cycle of a year at the heart of nature. Goat 501 is a pastoral tale set in the rugged slopes of the Black Sea, witnessing the cyclical rhythm of nature. The film begins with the birth of a goat and ends a year later with the same goat giving birth to its own offspring.
The story of Cengiz, who lives the cycle of a year at the heart of nature. Goat 501 is a pastoral tale set in the rugged slopes of the Black Sea, witnessing the cyclical rhythm of nature. The film begins with the birth of a goat and ends a year later with the same goat giving birth to its own offspring.
Geranium
Geranium
Geranium

Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Feature Fiction
Feature Fiction
Feature Fiction
2021
2021
2021
Turkey
Turkey
Turkey
Color
Color
Color
83'
83'
83'
Turkish with English subtitles
Turkish with English subtitles
Turkish with English subtitles
Crew
Crew
Crew
Producer: Çağlar Bocut, Aslı Erdem
Producer: Çağlar Bocut, Aslı Erdem
Producer: Çağlar Bocut, Aslı Erdem
Director: Çağıl Bocut
Director: Çağıl Bocut
Director: Çağıl Bocut
Scriptwriter: Çağıl Bocut
Scriptwriter: Çağıl Bocut
Scriptwriter: Çağıl Bocut
Cast
Cast
Cast
Ilayda Elif Elhih
Ilayda Elif Elhih
Ilayda Elif Elhih
Ali Seçkiner Alıcı
Ali Seçkiner Alıcı
Ali Seçkiner Alıcı
Evren Duyal
Evren Duyal
Evren Duyal
Zeyno Eracar
Zeyno Eracar
Zeyno Eracar
Tansu Biçer
Tansu Biçer
Tansu Biçer
Ahsen Eroğlu
Ahsen Eroğlu
Ahsen Eroğlu
Synopsis
Synopsis
Synopsis
Just before her final exams, 19 years old Defne, has to return to her hometown after her father's stroke. His rehabilitation sessions will give the pair a chance to heal their fragile relationship. Slowly drawn into a family drama in this Mediterranean town, she witnesses her aunt's suicide by unprescribed pills she has provided. Buried under her guilty conscience, she slowly finds herself losing her innocence and questioning her own notion of justice.
Just before her final exams, 19 years old Defne, has to return to her hometown after her father's stroke. His rehabilitation sessions will give the pair a chance to heal their fragile relationship. Slowly drawn into a family drama in this Mediterranean town, she witnesses her aunt's suicide by unprescribed pills she has provided. Buried under her guilty conscience, she slowly finds herself losing her innocence and questioning her own notion of justice.
Just before her final exams, 19 years old Defne, has to return to her hometown after her father's stroke. His rehabilitation sessions will give the pair a chance to heal their fragile relationship. Slowly drawn into a family drama in this Mediterranean town, she witnesses her aunt's suicide by unprescribed pills she has provided. Buried under her guilty conscience, she slowly finds herself losing her innocence and questioning her own notion of justice.
Festivals
Festivals
Festivals
31st Film Festival Cottbus
Best Debut Film Award
31st Film Festival Cottbus
Best Debut Film Award
40th Istanbul International Film Festival
Best Cinematography Award
Best Actress Award
Best Debut Film Award
40th Istanbul International Film Festival
Best Cinematography Award
Best Actress Award
Best Debut Film Award
32nd Ankara Film Festival
Best Debut Film Award
32nd Ankara Film Festival
Best Debut Film Award
37th Valencia Cinema Jove Film Festival
37th Valencia Cinema Jove Film Festival
10th Malatya International Film Festival
10th Malatya International Film Festival
31st Singapore International Film Festival
31st Singapore International Film Festival
21th Frankfurt Film Festival
Best Cinematography Award
Best Actress Award
21th Frankfurt Film Festival
Best Cinematography Award
Best Actress Award
20th Tirana International Film Festival
20th Tirana International Film Festival
10th Beijing International Film Festival
10th Beijing International Film Festival
31st Film Festival Cottbus
Best Debut Film Award
40th Istanbul International Film Festival
Best Cinematography Award
Best Actress Award
Best Debut Film Award
32nd Ankara Film Festival
Best Debut Film Award
37th Valencia Cinema Jove Film Festival
10th Malatya International Film Festival
31st Singapore International Film Festival
21th Frankfurt Film Festival
Best Cinematography Award
Best Actress Award
20th Tirana International Film Festival
10th Beijing International Film Festival
Duet
Duet
Duet

Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Feature Documentary
Feature Documentary
Feature Documentary
2022
2022
2022
Turkey
Turkey
Turkey
Color
Color
Color
73'
73'
73'
Turkish with English subtitles
Turkish with English subtitles
Turkish with English subtitles
Crew
Crew
Crew
Producer: Çağlar Bocut, Aslı Erdem
Producer: Çağlar Bocut, Aslı Erdem
Producer: Çağlar Bocut, Aslı Erdem
Director: Ekin İlkbağ, İdil Akkuş
Director: Ekin İlkbağ, İdil Akkuş
Director: Ekin İlkbağ, İdil Akkuş
Scriptwriter: Ekin İlkbağ, İdil Akkuş
Scriptwriter: Ekin İlkbağ, İdil Akkuş
Scriptwriter: Ekin İlkbağ, İdil Akkuş
Cast
Cast
Cast
Defne Bakırcı
Defne Bakırcı
Defne Bakırcı
Mısra Gündeş
Mısra Gündeş
Mısra Gündeş
Synopsis
Synopsis
Synopsis
Mısra and Defne are two close friends and duet partners who met each other in synchronized swimming. After failing to qualify for 2016 Olympics, they set a shared goal, the 2020 Olympics. Not too long after, their regarded coach Natalie gets fired, without any reason given by the federation. What follows is an emotional devastation and disruption of scheduled practices, which in turn leads to a decline in their performances. Political tremors of Turkey and the global pandemic news leads the duet to give a decision on whether to keep the fight or to find new paths in life.
Mısra and Defne are two close friends and duet partners who met each other in synchronized swimming. After failing to qualify for 2016 Olympics, they set a shared goal, the 2020 Olympics. Not too long after, their regarded coach Natalie gets fired, without any reason given by the federation. What follows is an emotional devastation and disruption of scheduled practices, which in turn leads to a decline in their performances. Political tremors of Turkey and the global pandemic news leads the duet to give a decision on whether to keep the fight or to find new paths in life.
Mısra and Defne are two close friends and duet partners who met each other in synchronized swimming. After failing to qualify for 2016 Olympics, they set a shared goal, the 2020 Olympics. Not too long after, their regarded coach Natalie gets fired, without any reason given by the federation. What follows is an emotional devastation and disruption of scheduled practices, which in turn leads to a decline in their performances. Political tremors of Turkey and the global pandemic news leads the duet to give a decision on whether to keep the fight or to find new paths in life.
Festivals
Festivals
Festivals
Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
Special Jury Award
Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
Special Jury Award
Istanbul Film Festival
Special Mention Award
Istanbul Film Festival
Special Mention Award
IndieCork Film Festival
IndieCork Film Festival
Mujer Doc Film Festival
Mujer Doc Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival
Munich Turkish Film Days
Munich Turkish Film Days
Berlin Turkish Film Festival
Berlin Turkish Film Festival
Woman Filmmakers Festival
Best Documentary Award
Woman Filmmakers Festival
Best Documentary Award
Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
Special Jury Award
Istanbul Film Festival
Special Mention Award
IndieCork Film Festival
Mujer Doc Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival
Munich Turkish Film Days
Berlin Turkish Film Festival
Woman Filmmakers Festival
Best Documentary Award
I Am The Sea
I Am The Sea
I Am The Sea

Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Feature Fiction
Feature Fiction
Feature Fiction
2020
2020
2020
Turkey
Turkey
Turkey
Color
Color
Color
76'
76'
76'
Turkish with English subtitles
Turkish with English subtitles
Turkish with English subtitles
Crew
Crew
Crew
Producer: Umut Evirgen
Producer: Umut Evirgen
Producer: Seniha Sibel Özörhon,
Kuzey Yücehan
Director: Umut Evirgen
Director: Umut Evirgen
Director: Umut Evirgen
Scriptwriter: Umut Evirgen
Scriptwriter: Umut Evirgen
Scriptwriter: Umut Evirgen
Cast
Cast
Cast
Gürberk Polat
Gürberk Polat
Gürberk Polat
Serkan Keskin
Serkan Keskin
Serkan Keskin
Sitare Akbaş
Sitare Akbaş
Sitare Akbaş
Celil Nalçakan
Celil Nalçakan
Celil Nalçakan
Seda Akman
Seda Akman
Seda Akman
Synopsis
Synopsis
Synopsis
Deniz (Sea), is a 20 year old boy who makes a living by gathering discarded cardboards for his father's recycling business. He returns to the warehouse empty handed every time unlike the Syrian refugees and gets scolded by his father. One day he enters a construction site, in order to collect more cardboard. There he meets Nisan (April), a young girl who will change the course of his life. He urgently needs to find some money in order to be with her. Once his dad refuses to help, he would have to figure out an alternative solution.
Deniz (Sea), is a 20 year old boy who makes a living by gathering discarded cardboards for his father's recycling business. He returns to the warehouse empty handed every time unlike the Syrian refugees and gets scolded by his father. One day he enters a construction site, in order to collect more cardboard. There he meets Nisan (April), a young girl who will change the course of his life. He urgently needs to find some money in order to be with her. Once his dad refuses to help, he would have to figure out an alternative solution.
Deniz (Sea), is a 20 year old boy who makes a living by gathering discarded cardboards for his father's recycling business. He returns to the warehouse empty handed every time unlike the Syrian refugees and gets scolded by his father. One day he enters a construction site, in order to collect more cardboard. There he meets Nisan (April), a young girl who will change the course of his life. He urgently needs to find some money in order to be with her. Once his dad refuses to help, he would have to figure out an alternative solution.
Festivals
Festivals
Festivals
Film Festival Cottbus
Film Festival Cottbus
Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
“Türkan Şoray” Promising Young Actress Award
Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
“Türkan Şoray” Promising Young Actress Award
Cinequest International Film Festival
Cinequest International Film Festival
Ankara International Film Festival
Ankara International Film Festival
Film Festival Cottbus
Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
“Türkan Şoray” Promising Young Actress Award
Cinequest International Film Festival
Ankara International Film Festival
Going Blind
Going Blind
Going Blind
