Private Project

LEYL / TUR

Leyl is about the holidays of those living as a minority in Hatay Turkey. During these festivals, sacrifices are made and a dish similar to keskek, which the locals call 'hriyse', is made. This meal is distributed to the children of the neighborhood by filling them in containers they bring from their homes. On the occasion of this holiday, the features of minority culture such as cooperation and solidarity are shown. An answer is sought to the question of why this cultural activity, which is about to become extinct, should be continued.

  • Mehmet Tolga Eskiocak
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 22, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Arabic, Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mehmet Tolga Eskiocak

He graduated from Beykent University fine art faculty, Cinema and Tv. Since 2012 he has been working as an assitant director in cinema, tv series, commercial sets and some other productions. He has also been working as an assistant director since 2019. He made a short documentry called ''Leyl' in 2022.

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