Which ideology is more holy than life? 

Or does life depend on ideologies?

When I watched in İstanbul Film Festival these questions were always in my mind. The answer to these questions depends on the person in real life as well as in the film.

I think, it is illogical that the holiness of the ideology or belief created by human beings is more holy than life itself

You can watch the film and think about your own answer. 

The lead actors are incredible and this is a new director to be watched.

Turkish cinema reflects the country's position between East and West, combining melodrama, political allegory, and contemplative realism. It often explores identity, memory, and the tension between tradition and modernity. The Yeşilçam era was prolific, while modern auteurs have gained festival prominence.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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A revolutionary group of 5 is forced to leave the country after a riot. They manage to arrange a fisher boat with which they plan to flee to Bulgaria from Turkey via the Black Sea. This difficult and dangerous journey results in the questioning of themselves and the persistence of their organisation.

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