BTF Documentary & Short Film Competition

Documentaries - II

Expired December 7, 2023 5:00 AM
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The working conditions of the working women in the marble factory who work hard to earn their living despite all the difficult and harsh conditions, as well as the health problems they experience are emphasized. Despite these difficult working conditions, they continue to fight for their families and overcome all kinds of challenges. The story of the women who have the vision of success facing all the obstacles.


Selected Festivals and Awards

 

Hak-İş Short Film Festival (2022): First Prize

Digital Details Culture and Arts Documentaries Film Festival (2022): Creative Editing Award

Roshani International Film Festival, India (2022): Best Director, Empowering Women Award, Special Mention

Asian International Film Festival, USA (2022): Best Documentary

Sugar Loaf Film Festival, USA (2022): Best Foreign Documentary

Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (2022)

Global Independent Films Festival, India (2022)


 

Mehmet BUYRUK

 

Mehmet Buyruk was born in 1994 in Ekinözü/Kahramanmaraş. He completed his primary and secondary education in Elbistan/Kahramanmaraş. He moved to Burdur during his high school education and finished high school there. He received his undergraduate degree from Gümüşhane University, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema. He currently lives in Bucak.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    20 minutes
  • Country
    Turkey
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Awards
    Hak-İş Short Film Festival (2022): First Prize; Digital Details Culture and Arts Documentaries Film Festival (2022): Creative Editing Award; Roshani International Film Festival, India (2022): Best Director, Empowering Women Award, Special Mention; Asian International Film Festival, USA (2022): Best Documentary; Sugar Loaf Film Festival, USA (2022): Best Foreign Documentary
  • Note
    Documentary
  • Director
    Mehmet Buyruk
  • Screenwriter
    Veli Buyruk
  • Producer
    Mehmet Buyruk
  • Editor
    Burak Türten