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Dreams, Hopes and Rotating Dolphins

In a world where people uncover their past lives through a government website, a group of friends gathers at a chaotic house party, anxiously awaiting their results. While some claim to have been historical legends, others grapple with the absurdity of their previous identities—or lack thereof. As a rotating dolphin on a loading screen leaves Erdi’s (Ozan Kaya Oktu) fate hanging in suspense, the film mixes dark humor and existential musings, exploring how we define ourselves in a world obsessed with the idea of being someone important.

  • Adil Burak Aydın
    Director
  • Adil Burak Aydın
    Writer
  • Vehbi Berksoy
    Producer
  • Seda Özdemir
    Producer
  • Adil Burak Aydın
    Producer
  • Tonguç Gül
    Producer
  • Hazım Mete Üsten
    Producer
  • Derya Türker
    Producer
  • Ozan Kaya Oktu
    Key Cast
    "Erdi"
  • Yağmur Damla Aydın
    Key Cast
    "Yonca"
  • Defne Kar
    Key Cast
    "Ela"
  • Arda Akoğul
    Key Cast
    "Berke"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Hayaller, Umutlar ve Dönen Yunuslar
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Türkiye
  • Country of Filming:
    Türkiye
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - SRH BERLIN UNIVERSITY OF APLLIED SCIENCES
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 31. Palm Spring Short Film Festival
    Palm Springs
    United States
    June 25, 2025
    California Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 61. Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
    ANTALYA
    Turkey
    October 10, 2024
    LOCAL PREMIERE
    NOMINEE
  • 25.İzmir Internationa Short Film Festival
    Izmır
    Turkey
    Official Selection
  • 35. Ankara Film Festival
    Ankara
    Turkey
    November 8, 2024
    Nominee
  • 19. Flatpack Film Festival
    Birmingham
    United Kingdom
    May 9, 2025
    UK Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 26. Corti da Sogni Antonio Ricci
    Ravenna
    Italy
    April 7, 2025
    Italian Premiere
    Official Selelction
Distribution Information
  • Ninova Films
    Distributor
    Country: Turkey
Director Biography - Adil Burak Aydın

Burak started directing music videos and commercials after his graduation from Istanbul Bilgi University Film and Television Bachelor program. He, then decided to carry on his education and sail through narrative content. He now lives in Berlin and shooting short films while studying for his Masters.

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