Doctor Kemal, who has decided to settle in Germany, returns to his village to say goodbye to his father — but he cannot bring himself to speak of his decision.
Doctor Kemal, who has decided to settle in Germany, comes to his village to say farewell to his father. Yet he can never find the words to tell him. Events unfolding in the village test Kemal's attachment to his father and to the place he comes from. Caught between his own peace and future on one side and his father and his village on the other, Kemal is forced to make a choice.
Director — Cemal İşnas
Born in Van in 1997. He graduated from the Cinema and Television department of Van Yüzüncü Yıl University. His first short film "That, Which Has Never Been Lived" premiered at the 6th Balkan Panorama Film Festival. Following his second short film Hevraz, he is now working on his first feature.
Awards & Festivals
- 12th Duhok International Film Festival — World Premiere, Finalist (2025)
- 5th Kaş International Film Festival — Finalist
- 36th Ankara Film Festival, National Short Film Competition — Finalist (2025)
- 26th İzmir International Short Film Festival — National Panorama Official Selection (2025)
- 9th AFSAD Short Film Festival — Best Cinematography Award