BELONGING (BERABER), 2023

Türkiye, Netherlands, Belgium | DCP, Color, 82’ | Turkish, Flemish
Director: Mete Gümürhan
Cast: Alihan Şahin, Hayat Van Eck, Mina Demirtaş

This film, which made its world premiere at the Sarajevo Film Festival, tells the story of 14-year-old Zeki, who moves from Rotterdam to Istanbul with his father after his mother passes away. Zeki, who is interested in free running, scales the walls of his father's new apartment in a safe residential complex and meets the children in the surrounding neighborhoods. Exploring the limits and possibilities of creating a common existence by bridging together different lives, this debut film is noteworthy for its non-stop rhythm, dynamic narrative, and the stellar performances of its young actors.