Photo of Deniz Tortum
Photo of Deniz Tortum

Deniz Tortum

“It is also the first dream of cinema—the total cinema.”

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    DENIZ TORTUM Turkey, 2020

    Deniz Tortum’s acclaimed experimental feature is an uncanny record of a hospital’s daily life, with unmatched insight into the workings of the healthcare system. This evocative documentary is reminiscent of both the essayistic style of Frederick Wiseman and the morbid universe of Lars von Trier.

    ANATOLIAN TRIP

    DENIZ TORTUM, CAN ESKINAZI Turkey, 2018

    A young rock band’s tour is the subject of this unique music documentary: a cool road movie resembling a social experiment. As Turkey nears a political milestone in the backdrop, the maverick band members are challenged when they meet Anatolian people living under strict rules and traditions.

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