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Penguin's Farewell

Reporter Oktay, who is forced to influence the public by making fake news, will be torn between his family, who cares about ethical values, and the politicians who want to control him.

  • Emir Aktel
    Director
    Blackmail, The Exhibition
  • Emir Aktel
    Writer
    Blackmail, The Exhibition
  • Emir Aktel
    Producer
    Blackmail, The Exhibition
  • Mesut Bektaş
    Key Cast
    "Oktay"
  • Çiğse Karakuş
    Key Cast
    "Ceyda"
  • Orhan Aydın
    Key Cast
    "Aziz"
  • Ufuk İyisan
    Key Cast
    "Kameraman "
    The Exhibition
  • Azra Saraç
    Key Cast
    "Sıla "
  • Gizsu Tufan
    Key Cast
    "Reporter 1"
  • Ali Yiğit Pekyener
    Key Cast
    "Reporter 2"
    Blackmail, The Exhibition
  • Mehmet Pamukcu
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Sude Pamukcu
    Key Cast
    "Daughter"
  • Doğaç Beyazyüz
    Key Cast
    "Son"
    The Exhibition
  • Enes Kaan Uçak
    Key Cast
    "Crowd guy"
    The Exhibition
  • Emir Aktel
    Cinematographer
    Blackmail, The Exhibition
  • Emir Aktel
    Editor
    Blackmail, The Exhibition
  • Ceyda Keleş
    Asistant Director
  • Şimal Sanlı
    Sound Crew
    The Exhibition
  • Alp Akgün
    Behind the Scenes Crew
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Penguenin Vedası
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - İstanbul Kültür University
Director Biography - Emir Aktel

Born in İstanbul 27/11/2000 Emir Aktel founded Mellonlar Culture Club and directed several films, including some award winner projects. He produced films, documentary projects and media contents since founding Mellonlar back at 2016.

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Director Statement

Penguin's Farewell is a realism driven drama about the power of camera and media. If you use camera as a weapon, it'll not just end you, it'll vanish your past and future also. Our film shows this story about a reporter who works at a news channel. This drama captures politicians effort to use media as their greatest tool to make people believe in their needs.