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ROSINANTE

In bustling Istanbul, Salih and Ayşe's world teeters on the edge with their mute son. Salih's job loss throws them into turmoil. In a bold twist, Ayşe secretly takes the helm of their motorcycle taxi, Rosinante, under Salih's guise. As they weave through the city's vibrant chaos, seeking a new, affordable haven, their journey takes a dramatic turn when Rosinante vanishes, catapulting them into a thrilling, unknown chapter of survival and discovery.

  • Baran Gunduzalp
    Director
    2 Angry Men (short film), Teacher (short film), Eclipse (short film)
  • Deniz Yesilgun
    Writer
    2 Angry Men (short film), Teacher (short film), Eclipse (short film)
  • Baran Gunduzalp
    Writer
  • Baran Gunduzalp
    Producer
  • Fatih Sonmez
    Key Cast
    "Salih"
  • Nilay Erdonmez
    Key Cast
    "Ayse"
  • Can Demir
    Key Cast
    "Emre"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ROSINANTE
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 43 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    156,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital (Arri Alexa Mini)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Tokyo
    Japan
    October 27, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Istanbul
    Turkey
    April 23, 2024
    National Premiere
  • Annaba
    Algeria
    May 29, 2024
    North African Premiere
    The Best Screenplay
  • Naples
    Italy
    July 24, 2024
    European
    BEST FILM
Director Biography - Baran Gunduzalp

He graduated from Eskişehir Anadolu University, Department of Communication Arts, in 2004. He worked as a creative for global and national brands in advertising agencies in Istanbul. His works in advertising, graphic design, photography, and short films have received numerous national and international awards as well as screenings and exhibitions. Between 2008 and 2018, his short films were screened at Turkey’s most prestigious festivals. In 2020, his project Balık Kırgını - Rosinante received first-film support from the Ministry of Culture.

In 2023, Rosinante made its world premiere at the 36th Tokyo Film Festival. In 2024, it won the Best Screenplay award at the Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival in Algeria, where Nuri Bilge Ceylan chaired the jury. That same year, it competed at the 22nd Ischia Film Festival in Italy, winning Best Film, and at the 15th Baku International Film Festival, where it received the Best Director award. In 2025, it won the Best Sound Design award at the Athens Marathon Film Festival. His debut feature film, Rosinante, premiered across 4 continents in 16 countries, earning five international awards at 19 festivals.

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Director Statement

With Rosinante, I tried to create a portrait of today's Turkey based on my personal experiences in motorcycle taxi driving. I dealt with the drama of highly educated but unemployed people who have to work without future or security, with an approach in the style of Italian neo-realism. While doing this, I aimed to create a fluent and audience-friendly film with occasional humor, rather than one that surrenders to gloom.

However, I believe that the theft of Rosinante, the emotional devastation of a child and the weight of the family's financial collapse will leave a serious residue on the viewer. These are the realities of Turkey and even the world we live in, and we have to face them. The whole world is on the verge of a housing crisis, high inflation, financial crises, hidden unemployment. In this sense, I believe that Rosinante will shed light on the post-pandemic period we live in. Even though the topics told are heavy and burdensome, it leaves a valuable note to the audience with its finale.