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Dönence

Dönence tells the story of Çanakkale Dardanel Women's Football Team's struggle on and off the pitch. It presents images of the efforts women football players make to survive in the sport they are so passionate about, the difficulties they face and the second jobs they have to carry out alongside football due to economic difficulties.
Issues such as the shadowy realities of women's football, the financial impossibilities faced by the teams, the lack of support and gender inequality in football are addressed through the individual stories of the players. The documentary also shows how the team prepares for matches, what wins and losses mean to them, and their struggle for promotion in the league.

  • Fatma Melek Kara
    Director
  • Melek Açıksöz
    Director of Photography
  • Songül Betül Çekmenoğlu
    Director of Photography
  • Sema İbiş
    Key Cast
  • Betül Öncü
    Key Cast
  • İlayda Eda Kablan
    Key Cast
  • İbrahim Zeki Kutver
    Key Cast
  • Adnan Akan
    Key Cast
  • Burak Emin
    Camera Department
  • Tuna Han Çiftçi
    Camera Department
  • Melek Açıksöz
    Camera Department
  • Tuna Han Çiftçi
    Sound
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Dönence
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Director - Fatma Melek Kara