ShortCut to Turkiye short films selection captures the spirit of the Mediterranean through stories of identity, resilience, and transformation. Blending tradition with modernity, these films explore personal and social dilemmas set against the vibrant cultural landscape of Turkiye.
Everyday It Gets a Little Easier
Dir: Cagil Bocut - 2024 - 20min
Cemre, trained for years for a swimming competition, struggles to balance exams, her boyfriend, and family, but a sleepless night and a traumatic incident reveal her unexpected resilience.
We Need to Talk About Dilan
Dir: Umut Silan Ogurlu -2024 - 20 Min.
Dilan works in her uncle’s real estate office but feels unfulfilled. A documentary crew follows her to uncover the issue.
The Longest Night
Dir: Can Merdan Dogan - 2023 - 18 Min.
Hüseyin, a family man, is forced to share a bed with his brother-in-law Firat, who happens to be staying overnight in their apartment.
Foreskin
Dir: Ece Dizdar - 2024 - 19 Min.
Two days after giving birth, Azra faces pressure from her husband, mother-in-law, doctors, and society to circumcise her son. As the pressure increases, she instinctively seeks to
protect her baby.
I Don't Believe You But Then There Is Gravity
Dir: Umut Subasi - 2020 - 13 Min.
A Sunday in a high-rise building in Istanbul. Some hear only their own voices, while others are lost in silence, overshadowed by an unexpected event.
Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions
Dir: Gokalp Gonen - 2020 - 5min
"Hurri-Mitanni (Guzel Haber)" is the first single from Ilhan Ersahin's Istanbul Sessions' new album "Bir Zamanlar Şimdi" and is complemented by this fantastic video.
