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Time of Thirst

"Time of Thirst" tells the story of a woman and her fish struggling with thirst in a world gripped by the climate crisis. After a rainfall, the woman manages to collect a small amount of water, which she shares with her fish to hold onto life. However, as the water diminishes, cracks begin to form in their bond. The woman's growing survival instinct will gradually overshadow her feelings of love and compassion, turning into a hidden hostility toward her fish.

  • Kübra Fulya Pulun
    Director
  • Abdullah Şahin
    Director
  • Kübra Fulya Pulun
    Writer
  • Kader Şahin
    Producer
  • Kübra Fulya Pulun
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Susuzluk Zamanı
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Short film, Fictional
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 17, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University
  • TRT Future Communicators
    Ankara
    Turkey
    October 8, 2024
    TRT Future Communicators Competition
    TRT Special Award
Director Biography - Kübra Fulya Pulun, Abdullah Şahin

Abdullah Şahin completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies at Çankırı Karatekin University, Faculty of Fine Arts, in the Radio, Television, and Cinema program. Kübra Fulya Pulun completed her undergraduate education at Çankırı Karatekin University, Faculty of Fine Arts, in the Painting program. She is currently pursuing her master's degree at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Faculty of Postgraduate Education.

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Director Statement

The individual's entrapment in their circumstances is a crucial element, which is why a single shot was targeted. The cracks on the wall can guide us to the earth fissures caused by drought or the fracture in the relationship between the fish and the woman. These elements were included in the composition with the intention of enhancing the atmosphere. The color choices were evaluated to emphasize the sickly state and helplessness. Additionally, the desired rhythm aims to draw attention to the flow between the presence and absence of water.