Beautiful movie by Turkish actress Damla Sönmez. I heard that it's going to the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival this year. Good luck!

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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