Short Film Competition-II

Short Film Competition-II

*Amarela / Amarela

*Morî / Morî

*Saklanacak Bir Şey Yok / Nothing to Hide

*Tutsak Kadınlar / Captive Women

*Merhaba Anne, Benim, Lou Lou / Hi Mom, It’s Me, Lou Lou

*Amarela - André Hayato Saito

-Amarela - André Hayato Saito

Set in June 1998 in São Paulo during the Champions League final match between Brazil and France, “Amarela” focuses on 14-year-old Erika. A Japanese-Brazilian, Erika challenges the traditions of her conservative family while feeling excluded from the national excitement surrounding the game due to her ethnicity. This exclusion gradually turns into tension. “Amarela”, which made its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Competition, and was also screened at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival, is the third and only fictional film by Japanese-Brazilian director André Hayato Saito, addressing the discrimination faced by this ethnic group. 

2024 Cannes Film Festival, Official competition

* 2024 Toronto Film Festival, Short Cuts

Morî - Yakup Tekintangaç

The only memory Morî has inherited from her father is the audio recording of a story he told him. Morî listens to this tale from time to time. One day, a new teacher is appointed to her school. When Morî sees the teacher, she thinks she is her father. Morî’s insistence on this issue turns into an emotional bond between her and the teacher. In “Morî”, director Yakup Tekinağaç, known for his award-winning short film “Azad” and his focus on the themes of childhood, identity, and belonging, tells the story of a fatherless girl with a simple and powerful narrative. 

*2024 Oberhausen Short Film Festival, Official competition

*2024 Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, International Short Film Competition

* 2024 Official selection:

Tahran, Vancouver, DokuFest, Cinemed – Montpellier 

Nothing To Hide - Masoud Bahmani

“Nothing to Hide” is an animated documentary that tells the courageous journey of an Iranian woman who belongs to a commonly overlooked minority. The film portrays the struggles faced by Zahra Ehsani, a disabled individual, as she fights against the challenges in a society that discriminates against women and people with special needs. Although Ehsani’s struggle is a personal story, it presents a universal picture of the mechanisms of gender inequality and social exclusion. 

Captive Women - Itxaso Díaz

El Salvador, where women accused of having abortions can be sentenced to up to 40 years in prison on aggravated murder charges, is one of the countries with the strictest anti-abortion laws. “Captive Women” is a documentary set in El Salvador, focusing on an abortion case. Cristina Quintanilla was sentenced to 30 years in prison for having an abortion. When her case was retried, and she was released after 4.5 years, it was very difficult for her to rebuild her life due to her criminal record.

Hi Mom, It’s Me, Lou Lou - Atakan Yılmaz

“Hi Mom, It’s Me, Lou Lou” is a fictional film about Hakkı, who makes a living performing as a drag queen in Istanbul, and his confrontation with his family. After the sudden news of his mother’s death, Hakkı returns to his hometown, which he has avoided visiting for years. He must cope with the mourning process, the traditional roles expected of him as the only son, and his family, who are unaware of his sexual orientation. In his debut short film “Hi Mom, It's Me, Lou Lou”, Atakan Yılmaz presents a touching and realistic portrayal of the conflict between sexual identity and family. 

*2024 Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, International Short Film Competition