Private Project

Gullum

The word Gullüm stands for small fun talk in Lubunca (Turkish queer language).
The short-document takes its place in Istanbul’s underground queer scene. It follows the lead Florence K. Delight ,a young drag artist who performs in the queer-friendly stage called ‘Dudakların Cengi’. The film asks questions about this unique stage and what meaning or importance it possess for Turkey’s LGBTQ+ community in a friendly attitude. With a vibrant ambience and local artists, the subjects of this stage welcomes the viewers into their night from getting ready for the show and until the end.

  • Mira Celik
    Director
  • Yigit Gurlek
    Director
  • Mira Celik
    Writer
  • Yigit Gurlek
    Writer
  • Mira Celik
    Producer
  • Yigit Gurlek
    Producer
  • Florence K. Delight
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Gullüm
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 7, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Bahcesehir University
Director Biography - Mira Celik, Yigit Gurlek

Mira Celik- She was born in Bursa, Turkey. She is 21 years old. Mira studies cinema and advertising in Bahcesehir University where she meet this projects other founder Yigit Gurlek. They have been friends since 2017 and doing projects together.
Yigit Gurlek- He was born in İzmir, Turkey. He is 22 years old. Yigit studies cinema at Bahcesehir University. Yigit has been friends with Mira more than 4 years and they are still doing projects together.

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Director Statement

Our statement:
We, as the creators of this project, wanted to show the queer side of Istanbul which we are also a part of. While making this project we got the chance to get a closer look to the lives of these performance artists. We wanted to make a documentary that makes you feel as if you are in the room with us more than a student learning these lifestyles.