Synopsis

Edra and her mom Jimnaz live together. Jimnaz is a woman who’s obsessed with her son, whereas Edra is a passive guy who is dominated by this obsession. One day, a posh, middle aged and grumpy woman enters the elevator. When the elevator stops on the first floor, Edra gets trapped in the lift with the woman. The woman panics and gets angry at Edra’s continuous smiles and passive behavior. As a result of this tragical situation, Edra loses his smile. And his fate changes.

Director's short bio

I was born in Ankara in 1987. I did short documentary film about Mevlana Konya in 2005. I started photography in 2006. I worked with an Italian film company as director of photography in 2009. I made several short films and videos. I graduated from Istanbul Bilgi University Film Television and Visual Communication Design departments in 2011. (Double Major)

Film Participations Awards

62nd International Berlin Film Festival Turkey Selection (Germany) -Turkey Selection
63th Cannes International Film Festival Turkey Selection (France) -Turkey Selection
48th International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival -Special Screening
12th International Izmir Film Festival Fiction Films and Team Awards – The Best Art Direction Award
18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival -The Best Fiction Short Film Award
23th Istanbul International Short Film Festival -The Best Fiction Short Film Award
1st Yesilcam Academy Awards – Nominated For The Best Short Film
2nd King Midas Short Film Festival -The Best Art Direction Award
2nd King Midas Short Film Festival -The Best Short Film Award
2nd King Midas Short Film Festival -The Best Cinematography Award
4th Itu Short Film Festival -The Best Short Film Award
1st Atif Yilmaz Short Film Festival -Special Jury Award