FILM · 2013 · TURKEY

Rüzgarlar

Directed by

Selim Evci

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Murat is a sound recordist who lives in Istanbul. He makes an unexpected connection in his records between a grandmother and a grandchild, which becomes a trip to the family's past to strengthen their ties.

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1. #001

   Rüzgarlar is Selim Evci's second feature film, made after his first feature, İki Çizgi.

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   While still at the script stage, the project was one of 13 feature-length projects selected from 380 applications to the Hubert Bals Fund at the 39th Rotterdam International Film Festival.

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3. #003

   The production received post-production support from the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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4. #004

   The screenplay was written by Selim Evci and Murat Yaykın.

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   In addition to directing, Selim Evci also served as cinematographer and editor.

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6. #006

   The art direction was handled by Mediha Didem Türemen, who also played the character Eleni.

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7. #007

   Özkan Coşgun recorded the sound, Ulaş Ağce handled the sound mixing, and Bora Gökşingöl did the color grading.

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8. #008

   The sound recordings Murat makes of Madam Styliani lead her granddaughter Eleni to set out on a journey into her roots.

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