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"NONE" is a black-and-white documentary that explores an inner journey during the Şebi Aruz night. The film captures moments in the backstreets of Konya, where divine love and music intertwine. Focusing on this special night, it highlights how people from diverse cultures express their emotions through music. What seems like a celebration from the outside transforms into a profound spiritual quest and an exploration of the universal language of love. The film reveals the power of music to unite souls, emphasizing the common thread found in each culture's unique sound. "Hiç" offers an emotional experience that invites viewers on a journey not only through visuals but also through deep emotional discovery.

  • Ezel MANAY
    Director
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hacer AKER
    Project Advisor
  • Leyla ŞERİN
    Assistant Director
  • Muhammed HASANOĞLU
    Creative Director
  • EZEL MANAY
    DOP
  • Aziz AKDOĞAN
    1. Camera Assistant
  • Nuh Yusuf ÜNAL
    2. Camera Assistant
  • Ezel Manay
    Edit
  • Muhammed HASANOĞLU
    Edit
  • İrem KURT
    Poster Designer
  • Ayça TAŞKENT
    BTS
  • Enes ERASLAN
    BTS
  • Deren MEMİOĞLU
    Translator
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    HİÇ
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 27, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Arabic, English, Persian, Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Furjifilm, 33mm&16-55mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Selçuk university
Director Biography - Ezel MANAY

For me, cinema is not just a form of expression, but an art in itself. I love capturing the dance of light and shadow, telling stories with the spirit of black and white. I believe in the power of the image and aim to offer a new perspective to the audience with every frame.

I worked as both director of photography and director of editing in my silent documentary Wedding Night (Şeb-i Arûs). I worked as director of photography in the short film Reflection and the mini-series Desperados. I have directed many commercials, festival promotions and media projects. I am currently working as a media manager at 91.5 Radyo Üniversite.

My cinema is hidden in details. Every frame harbours a story, every shadow an emotion. I am here to question the usual, to bring a different eye to cinema. And my journey continues.

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Director Statement

Nothing is not just a film for me, it is a journey. From its image to its editing, from its spirit to its silence, every moment, every frame is a reflection of my world. In the back alleys of the night of Şeb-i Arûs, I wanted to discover the bond that divine love and music establish with the human soul. This film is not only a documentary; it is also a quest, an inner confrontation.

I believe in the timelessness of black and white. The language of light and shadow offers a narrative beyond words. With Nothing, I created a world where there is no sound but emotion is felt in its deepest form. For me, cinema is not only an art; it is an expression of everything I see, feel and want to tell.

A film that shows that nothing is really ‘nothing’.