Director: Omar İsmail
Turkey, 2020, 30’
Arabic with Turkish and English subtitles
The film shows the life of an Egyptian family at their home, after the curfew was imposed in Turkey due to the Coronavirus. The family moved to Turkey more than 6 years ago, after they had to leave their country due to the political events that occurred in July 2013. While filming daily events a Turkish National Day celebration brings up a discussion between family members about what is the meaning of homeland for each of them? This question reveals a disturbance in the concept of identity. Does belonging to a geographical area occur due to language, religion, or a place of birth? Or is it the passport and papers that identify its holder! And what if a person loses all of this, could he create an alternative homeland? The answers of the family members show the state of nostalgia and confusion experienced by many people who had to leave their countries.
As the New Year approaches, Pera Film presents an alternative watchlist of 10 movies, ranging from Hollywood's timeless classics to memorable examples of modern cinema.
Published as part of Pera Learning programs, “The Little Yellow Circle (Küçük Sarı Daire)” is a children’s book written by Tania Bahar and illustrated by Marina Rico, offering children and adults to a novel learning experience where they can share and discover together.
The New Year is more than just a date change on the calendar. It often marks a turning point where the weight of past experiences is felt or the uncertainty of the future is faced. This season, Pera Film highlights films that delve into themes of hope, regret, nostalgia, and new beginnings.
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