Erhan Örs

In the 1990s many people in Kurdistan were taken into custody and interrogated under torture; their killers disposed of the bodies by throwing them out of helicopters, or burying them in acid-filled wells. Thousands were murdered/disappeared by paramilitary forces—such as Jitem and Hizbul-Kontra—that were financed and supported by the state, though they have always stuck to the line: “We didn’t do it.” The documentary looks at the case of seven people, including four children, who were disappeared from the town of Kerboran [Dargeçit] in 1995, and tells the story of their families’ tireless search for their bones

Back in his hometown after his university studies, Servan is witness to the burning down of his village and a series of other atrocities which eventually lead him to join the Kurdish resistance. In the ranks of the Kurdish liberation movement, he is seriously injured in clashes with the Turkish army. In order not to slow down his comrades and allow them to escape, Servan insists that he be left behind. Against all odds, he survives, enduring several days of acute pain. However, his friends cannot come back to pick him up, the area being surrounded by Turkish soldiers. As the soldiers approach, Servan decides to leave his hide away in spite of his serious injuries. He sets out to find his friends, overcoming countless obstacles in the forest, but nevertheless helped by Kurdish villagers throughout his journey. However, he is hunted down by death squads and village guards.

Three friends embark on a life-changing journey triggered by a mysterious white pigeon. Experience a heartwarming tale of perseverance and self-discovery set against the backdrop of a bustling city.

When Nergis, feeling pity for the porter carrying the washing machine to her home, overextends her kindness, a seemingly intimate yet tense conversation begins between them.

Desktop images, letters, text messages, interviews and CCTV footage, this aesthetically eclectic, politically daring collection of films by Altyazı Fasikül: Free Cinema stresses the need for criticality in times of censorship and repression.

A great surprise awaits the teacher assigned to his hometown, which he knows like the back of his hand; the village to which he is assigned is not on the maps or in any record.

A man is stuck on the border between two countries. He has jeopardised his whole livelihood by spending the last money he had on a herd of cows that he awaits coming from the war torn neighbouring country. Amidst the sounds of explosions and distressing announcements made by the border authorities, the man’s hopeful waiting for the cows, turns into the fear of losing everything.

Two brothers... They are trying to make money by collecting gas bomb capsules that the police use against the demonstrators in demonstrations.

Hülya and Mustafa try to organize their tent life so that their children can continue with their lives. The youngest child, İbo, is an exuberant boy full of joy. Having suddenly become homeless, he has also tasted the freedom of being able to go out to the streets at any moment, and prefers to spend all his time playing outside instead of going to school. Neither İbo nor his family are fully aware of the traumatic impact of homelessness. They act as if they had always lived in a tent, behaving as though everything were perfectly normal. They believe that their life in the tent is temporary and spend their days making plans to build a new home. From a distance, they appear ordinary, just like any happy family. However, as time passes quickly, their plans gradually give way to despair.

The little deaf and dumb boy Zeyno (9) is living with his father Mustafa (42) and elder brother Çeto (20) in their house far from the village. Zeyno spends all his time by playing with his cute sheep. His father Mustafa who can’t earn as well as he used to, decides to livestock by insist of his friends. Çeto helps an animal dealer called Emin (35) who he met in the town, and starts earning his own money. After some works Çeto trusts Emin and introduces him to his father. Zeyno is getting worried about his sheep after his dad starts selling livestock with Emin. Emin is going to make a big deal of animals with Mustafa and buys his all animal. A big transporitng of animals will be done. Zeyno’s beloved sheep is also among them. Zeyno how is very sad about his sheep, is now looking a way of saving his cute sheep and zeyno will be in a hide and difficult struggle.

We are in Varto. On August 19th 1966, the peaceful silence of ancient lands was broken for 30 seconds. Those 30 seconds changed the destiny of many people for decades. Townsfolk run screaming from the earthquake, which is a mystery for them. People repeat the word “Kaf” to one another as they run away. Screams join the rumble of the roaring land. Houses are ruined, bodies are buried in the ground, snakes invade, bees attack, there is water shortage and great pain. Varto is in ruins. A new day comes, a month, a year and the story of a tragic journey continues for the people who survived. Survivors migrate to all corners of the country and the world. Varto was unknown in the world media until this terrifying incident. This film aims to witness the fate of a land and journey of the people who experienced the 1966 Varto earthquake, carrying its tragic marks for life.

We are at a village school in Anatolia during a cold and snowy winter. The village school located in the cemetery contains many mysteries.