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Short Films

The Parrot

Synopsis
The Parrot tells the story of a Mizrahi Jewish family which emigrates from Morocco, trying to settle into their new life in Haifa, Palestine in 1948.

Abraham

Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of ISIS’ imposition of the “jizya” - or tax - on non-Muslims in its territories, a Christian family devises a plan to protect its only daughter. However, their “perfect” solution might end up having more tragic consequences than intended.

Ahmad

Synopsis
Ahmad is confined to his home by his father, but when his brother comes back from abroad, Ahmad is encouraged to rise up against his father‎.

Camouflage

Synopsis
Camouflage tells the story of a forbidden friendship blossoming in a secret garden in the city where the East meets the West. This animated short inspired by Ottoman Miniatures and Hieronymus Bosch takes the audience to a mysterious and surreal world which is a reflection of the director's reality.

Director & producer: Imge Özbilge
Language: No dialogue

Foreign Body

Synopsis
A foreign body lives its own life. You're not able to get rid of it, it's always with you, you need it. Caress that odd part of yours, don't try to shave its long-tousled fur. This is a story about something that's considered to be strange at first but turns out to be the dearest thing to us. About the transformation of inside and outside.