Absent

  • Turkey Noksan
Short
Turkey, 2024, 23 min

Directed by:

Cem Demirer

Screenplay:

Cem Demirer

Cinematography:

Sebastian Lojo
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Plots(1)

Mert, a 30-year-old male, is employed at an abandoned-looking amusement park. He is grappling with an internal duality, while sensing a lurking identity bent on undermining him. Throughout the film, Mert interacts with various people and creatures, struggling to understand what's going wrong with his mental health. Despite his persistent pursuit of answers, Mert confronts a daunting struggle to delve into the depths of his psyche, hindered by a hesitancy to fully confront the mysteries within. (Cannes Film Festival)

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