Bend Film Festival 2023

STORIES WE TELL

Expired October 23, 2023 6:59 AM
Already unlocked? for access
6 films in package
The Voice in the Hollow
An African fable of sisterhood, envy and ancient evil.
Three Grains of Salt
Two sisters, aged 8 and 5 hang out alone at home, in the middle of the countryside.
Things Unheard Of
10-years-old Kurdish girl tries to make a Kurdish-speaking television for her mute grandmother.
Portrait of the Con-Artist as a Young Man
A day in the life of an idealistic, aspiring con-artist living in Edmonton, Alberta.
A Roadside Banquet
An eleven years old Chinese girl turns into a feather duster at her baby brother's first birthday party, soon after learning her parents only ever wanted a boy.
Nothing Holier Than A Dolphin
In a small Mediterranean village, an ancient myth unexpectedly comes to life.
Closed captions available
This virtual screening is eligible for audience awards! Unlock it to cast your vote.
Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: Oregon.

A little Kurdish girl tries to put a smile back on her grandmother’s face after the disappearance of her television, her only window into the world.


Director's Bio:

Ramazan Kılıç who was born in Ağrı, East of Turkey 1993 studied Cinema-Tv, and Literature at İstanbul Şehir University in Istanbul. His previous film “The School Bus” competed in many prestigious film festivals. Including, Clermont-Ferrand, Leeds, PÖFF Shorts, Odense, Palm Springs, Indy Shorts, and Bogoshorts. And, he was involved as a producer for The Moisture which will have its World Premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in the Orizzonti Short Film Competition. His latest film Things Unheard Of won the Special Jury Mention award at Clermont-Ferrand 2023.

  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    Kurdish
  • Country
    Türkiye
  • Premiere
    West Coast Premiere
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Ramazan Kilic
Copy link
Add to calendar