«23,5» TURKISH FILMS FESTIVAL IN ARMENIA - 2009
SILENCE
Deniz Ceyhan Arman
fiction, 11'47', 2007
■ about author
Deniz Ceyhan Arman was born in Germany in 1981. In 2004, she graduated with a philosophy degree from Istanbul University, where she began her postgraduate studies in philosophy at the Faculty of Education. She has since started a master’s degree at the Department of Film and Drama at Kadir Has University.
■ author about the film
Does a woman have to die for living? Is there anyone to hear her?
■ jury's opinion
I give a priority to this film. There are arguments in all families, but this boy is insulted by the silence. In that silence he draws his father on a piece of paper… and tears his head off. (Ashot Khachikyan, 14 years old)
■ about author
Deniz Ceyhan Arman was born in Germany in 1981. In 2004, she graduated with a philosophy degree from Istanbul University, where she began her postgraduate studies in philosophy at the Faculty of Education. She has since started a master’s degree at the Department of Film and Drama at Kadir Has University.
■ author about the film
Does a woman have to die for living? Is there anyone to hear her?
■ jury's opinion
I give a priority to this film. There are arguments in all families, but this boy is insulted by the silence. In that silence he draws his father on a piece of paper… and tears his head off. (Ashot Khachikyan, 14 years old)
WHEN THE ICE IS BROKEN
Mevlut Chivtchi
Caner Erzincan
documentary, 14', 2007
■ about authors
Mevlut Chivtchi born in 1985 in Mush. He studies faculty of Cinema and Television at Communication department of Selchuk University, and he works in “Anadolu Video” company. Chivchi has won several awards from national and international competitions.
Caner Erzincan was born in 1984 in Erzrum. He works in “Qisa Ja” company, acted as director and cameraman in several films.
■ authors about the film
People are trying to survive far away from the world, which is changing and developing with high paces. There is a lake underneath the ice, and the life of its inhabitants becomes reduced with every year, and on the surface of the ice there are people, who are exhausted by the constant battle to find a peace of bread.
■ jury's opinion
This is a very good film. I especially liked the detailed description of the life in a village, meaning, the description of poor people’s daily routine. (Sasun Evanesyan, 15 years old.)
■ about authors
Mevlut Chivtchi born in 1985 in Mush. He studies faculty of Cinema and Television at Communication department of Selchuk University, and he works in “Anadolu Video” company. Chivchi has won several awards from national and international competitions.
Caner Erzincan was born in 1984 in Erzrum. He works in “Qisa Ja” company, acted as director and cameraman in several films.
■ authors about the film
People are trying to survive far away from the world, which is changing and developing with high paces. There is a lake underneath the ice, and the life of its inhabitants becomes reduced with every year, and on the surface of the ice there are people, who are exhausted by the constant battle to find a peace of bread.
■ jury's opinion
This is a very good film. I especially liked the detailed description of the life in a village, meaning, the description of poor people’s daily routine. (Sasun Evanesyan, 15 years old.)
THE BUSH
Mevlut Chivtchi
documentary, 14'13', 2006
■ about author
Mevlut Chivtchi born in 1985 in Mush. He studies faculty of Cinema and Television at Communication department of Selchuk University, and he works in “Anadolu Video” company. Chivchi has won several awards from national and international competitions.
■ author about the film
A group of people in a place called Bulanik in Mush, fights with a difficulty for their right to receive education.
■ jury's opinion
This is a very successful film. Before I saw it, I thought that if a Turk has a gun in his hands, that means he is going to go kill people, but now I understand that it’s not so. I understood that a Turk also has the ability to do good deeds. (Hovik Veranyan, 14 years old)
■ about author
Mevlut Chivtchi born in 1985 in Mush. He studies faculty of Cinema and Television at Communication department of Selchuk University, and he works in “Anadolu Video” company. Chivchi has won several awards from national and international competitions.
■ author about the film
A group of people in a place called Bulanik in Mush, fights with a difficulty for their right to receive education.
■ jury's opinion
This is a very successful film. Before I saw it, I thought that if a Turk has a gun in his hands, that means he is going to go kill people, but now I understand that it’s not so. I understood that a Turk also has the ability to do good deeds. (Hovik Veranyan, 14 years old)
KAPITAL-IST-ANBUL
Aysim Turkmen
Erkin Peprek
documentary, 13', 2007
■ about authors
Aysim Turkmen was born in 1973 in Istanbul. She is an urban anthropologist. She received her master’s degree at the New York University Middle East Studies Department, and completed a film certificate program at New School.
Erkin Peprek was born in Istanbul in 1977. He’s been participating in festivals in Turkey and abroad with the video art group he founded in 1999, Videodream.
■ authors about the film
We cannot exit out of that chaos, because we cannot break free of the thought that success awaits us. We make money… by planning out our route, constantly in contradiction with ourselves. There are thousands of people with the same feelings, with the same difficulties, with the same worries. We don’t know what we are afraid of.
■ jury's opinion
It seems, the heroes of the film are residents of Yerevan, and they talk about Yerevan and our concerns and our spiritual worries. I cannot imagine how it would be possible for us to have so much in common? This film is about us, and that’s why I vote for this film. (Ani Ayrapetyan, 21 years old)
■ about authors
Aysim Turkmen was born in 1973 in Istanbul. She is an urban anthropologist. She received her master’s degree at the New York University Middle East Studies Department, and completed a film certificate program at New School.
Erkin Peprek was born in Istanbul in 1977. He’s been participating in festivals in Turkey and abroad with the video art group he founded in 1999, Videodream.
■ authors about the film
We cannot exit out of that chaos, because we cannot break free of the thought that success awaits us. We make money… by planning out our route, constantly in contradiction with ourselves. There are thousands of people with the same feelings, with the same difficulties, with the same worries. We don’t know what we are afraid of.
■ jury's opinion
It seems, the heroes of the film are residents of Yerevan, and they talk about Yerevan and our concerns and our spiritual worries. I cannot imagine how it would be possible for us to have so much in common? This film is about us, and that’s why I vote for this film. (Ani Ayrapetyan, 21 years old)
ECEBA
Vedat Ozdemir
fiction, 25', 2004
■ about author
Vedat Ozdemir was born in Erzurum in 1974. He works in film and commercial projects. Besides, he has been producing short films for years. Ozdemir still lives in Istanbul.
■ author about the film
An old and lonely man is walking on the streets of Istanbul, and he fills up his loneliness by socializing with perfect strangers.
■ jury's opinion
The film is about a weird old man, who is selling one shoe without the pair. Seems as though no one will ever buy it, but the shoe does find a buyer. And the buyer is a one legged man. It’s good when what seems to be a useless thing, becomes useful. The hero of the film, that lonely old man is somehow similar to the shoe that he was selling. (Manvel Gulpanyan, 15 years old)
■ about author
Vedat Ozdemir was born in Erzurum in 1974. He works in film and commercial projects. Besides, he has been producing short films for years. Ozdemir still lives in Istanbul.
■ author about the film
An old and lonely man is walking on the streets of Istanbul, and he fills up his loneliness by socializing with perfect strangers.
■ jury's opinion
The film is about a weird old man, who is selling one shoe without the pair. Seems as though no one will ever buy it, but the shoe does find a buyer. And the buyer is a one legged man. It’s good when what seems to be a useless thing, becomes useful. The hero of the film, that lonely old man is somehow similar to the shoe that he was selling. (Manvel Gulpanyan, 15 years old)
BRAINLESS
Ayce Cartal
animation, 7'14', 2006
■ about author
Ayce Kartal was born in 1977 Eskisehir, Turkey and graduated from Anadolu University Fine Arts Faculty Animation Department in 2000. After the graduation artist started to work as a Reseach Assistant in the same department. In 2006 Ayce Kartal graduated from NSW Time Based Art, Contemporary Film and Digital Arts Pre-PHD Programme in Sydney, Australia. Kartal has won several awards from national and international competitions and working on animated films, visual and plastic arts.
■ author about the film
I don't know what to write especially for Armenian audience? I think the philosophy of BEYINSIZ suits to our planet. I didn't point any country or any society. It is a common global problem :)
■ jury's opinion
I liked almost all the films, but specifically this one reflects our reality better then the rest. The tragedy of stupidity and the lack of a personal opinion are demonstrated very well in this film. (Mariam Gishyan, 15 years old)
■ about author
Ayce Kartal was born in 1977 Eskisehir, Turkey and graduated from Anadolu University Fine Arts Faculty Animation Department in 2000. After the graduation artist started to work as a Reseach Assistant in the same department. In 2006 Ayce Kartal graduated from NSW Time Based Art, Contemporary Film and Digital Arts Pre-PHD Programme in Sydney, Australia. Kartal has won several awards from national and international competitions and working on animated films, visual and plastic arts.
■ author about the film
I don't know what to write especially for Armenian audience? I think the philosophy of BEYINSIZ suits to our planet. I didn't point any country or any society. It is a common global problem :)
■ jury's opinion
I liked almost all the films, but specifically this one reflects our reality better then the rest. The tragedy of stupidity and the lack of a personal opinion are demonstrated very well in this film. (Mariam Gishyan, 15 years old)
HRANT (FIRAT)
Ali Betil
documentary, 7', 2007
■ about author
Ali Betil born in Istanbul in 1982. He has a BA in the field of History from Boston University. He worked in Studio 4 Istanbul as film director and visual effect supervisor. Among his works: Magic Sunrise (2006) and The Madness of the Day (2006).
■ author about the film
A right to hate is used by those who commit atrocities. Faced with an atrocity if one remains silent, one will become a part of the atrocity committed. One has to take action, through peaceful protest, and refuse to be part of the atrocity, and condemn the atrocity, condemning the right to hate.
■ jury's opinion
I vote for this film. Hrant Dink loved Armenians and the Armenian people had the obligation to trust him. This faith and hope were interrupted by his death. (Narek Aghababian, 15 years old)
I am happy that this movie was filmed in Turkey. Hrant Dink and his cause will never be forgotten. (Amalia Mamyan, 15 years old)
■ about author
Ali Betil born in Istanbul in 1982. He has a BA in the field of History from Boston University. He worked in Studio 4 Istanbul as film director and visual effect supervisor. Among his works: Magic Sunrise (2006) and The Madness of the Day (2006).
■ author about the film
A right to hate is used by those who commit atrocities. Faced with an atrocity if one remains silent, one will become a part of the atrocity committed. One has to take action, through peaceful protest, and refuse to be part of the atrocity, and condemn the atrocity, condemning the right to hate.
■ jury's opinion
I vote for this film. Hrant Dink loved Armenians and the Armenian people had the obligation to trust him. This faith and hope were interrupted by his death. (Narek Aghababian, 15 years old)
I am happy that this movie was filmed in Turkey. Hrant Dink and his cause will never be forgotten. (Amalia Mamyan, 15 years old)