Experiencing Interruptions?

Sunflower

Havva Dere is a 14-year-old girl who is married.Despite the difficulties of life, she never lost hope. She always wanted to go to school. This film tells the story of accomplishing this desire.

-It's a true story and it's my grandmother's story.

  • Gamze Yücelşen
    Director
  • Gamze Yücelşen
    Writer
  • Eyüpsultan Film Academy
    Producer
  • Gamze Yücelşen
    Producer
  • Havva Dere
    Key Cast
    "Havva Dere"
  • Berfin Miray Atkan
    Key Cast
    "Young Havva Dere"
  • Özkan Ayaz
    Key Cast
    "Groom "
  • Remziye Avcı
    Key Cast
    "Mother "
  • Zülker Avcı
    Key Cast
    "Father "
  • Özden Ayaz
    Key Cast
    "Sister"
  • Hasan Ayaz
    Key Cast
    "Father-in-law"
  • Gülsemin Dere
    Key Cast
    "Mother-in-law"
  • Hikmet Yücelşen
    Key Cast
    "Neighbor"
  • Eklemelidir Koca Konak
    Music
    Anonymous
  • Neriman Safa
    Translator
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Günebakan
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    English, Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions July 2019
    England
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • 12. Alternatif Kısa Film Günleri
    İzmir
    Turkey
    March 15, 2019
    Turkey
    Official Selection
  • 2. AFSAD Short Film Competition
    Ankara
    Turkey
    Competition Film
  • The Lift-Off Sessions July 2019
    England
    United Kingdom
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions October 2019
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Vierte Welle Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    Berlin
    Official Selection
  • Sinevizyon

    Cyprus
    Cyprus
    Official Selection
  • Ringerike International Youth Film Festival
    Hønefoss
    Norway
    November 7, 2019
    Norway Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 15th International Short and Independent Film Festival, Dhaka
    Dhaka
    Bangladesh
    December 10, 2019
    Bangladesh Premiere
    Finalist
  • Festival Ecuatoriano de Cine Atuk
    Quito, Pichincha
    Ecuador
    October 3, 2020
    South American Premier
    Official Selection
  • Festival Mundial de Cine de Veracruz
    Xalapa
    Mexico
    December 10, 2020
    Mexico
    Official Selection
  • Festival del Cinema di Cefalù
    Cefalu,Sicilia
    Italy
    Semi-Finalist
  • The 3rd Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival

    Japan
    Official Selection
  • Spring Ding Film festival.
    Metaline Falls , Wa
    United States
    May 31, 2021
    North American Premiere
    Semi-Finalist
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions May 2021
    England
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Cannes Shorts
    Cannes
    France
    April 4, 2022
    France
    Finalist
  • Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    October 22, 2020
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Gamze Yücelşen

She was born 01.10.1993 in Istanbul,Turkey. She graduated from Ege University Radio TV and Cinema. She has appeared on many short film and documentary projects as assistant and editor.

Add Director Biography
Director Statement

I have made this documentary for Human Rights and children's rights in all countries of the world.