Still from Neandra (2023), by Reha Erdem.
Still from Neandra (2023), by Reha Erdem.
Neandria
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Preceded by the winners of Best Documentary and Best Short Film awards at the Boston Turkish Festival’s 18th Documentary and Short Film Competition. Followed by an award ceremony and panel discussion moderated by film critic Peter Keough.
Directed by Reha Erdem (Turkey, 2023, 90 min.). Turkish with English subtitles.
Suna lives with her mother in a mountain village plagued by the same problems as the world at large: incurious old men make all the decisions, environmental destruction looms, and greed seems to beat in most hearts. When a series of murders shatter this bleak monotony, Suna is the only one with the innocence and courage to ask the questions that matter.
Preceded by:
In Their Footsteps
Directed by Alper Tunga Özdemir (2023, 33 min.) Best Documentary Award. Director present.
Ahmet intends to go to the Black Sea region to fulfill his college friend Şenol’s last wish of performing a special dance on top of a mountain at a local festival. When a devastating earthquake hits Southern Turkey, Ahmet decides to travel to the impacted region before keeping his promise to Şenol to see, hear, and help however he can.
Also preceded by:
This Is Not A Place For You (Burası Size Göre Değil)
Directed by by Ceyda Aşar (2023, 15 min.) Best Short Film Award. Director present.
A businesswoman in a big city is searching for a place to live that suits her needs when she is overcome by an unexplained and extreme boredom. While apartment hunting with a realtor, the woman’s distress escalates and she begins to follow her instincts. Something strange begins to evolve in her body and soul.
Wheelchair accessible
With English subtitles
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