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Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival 2023 | Documentary and Short Film Competition Nov 17 - Dec 3

NON-COMPETITION

THE WHITE STEED OF REVOLUTION

Beyaz Motosiklet: Devrimin Beyaz Küheylanı

November 25 - December 6, 2024

beyaz motosiklet

Doc. | 135 min. | 2022 | with English subtitles

Directed by Aslı Esma Karaca

The documentary chronicles Tayfur Cinemre's journey, beginning at METU on his motorcycle. He witnesses firsthand the horrors of torture chambers, prisons, and the tragic loss of his friends. Cinemre's story starts in 1968, where he was a university student involved in student movements alongside student leaders of the period.

 

Selected Festivals

  • Ankara International Film Festival (2022)
  • Which Human Rights? Film Festival (2022)
  • Labor Films Film Festival (2022)
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    Aslı Esma KARACA

    asli esma karaca After graduating from Hacettepe University's Faculty of Pharmacy, she pursued a theater education at Ankara University. She completed both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the Department of Theater at Ankara University's Faculty of Language, History, and Geography. During her academic journey, she staged several theatrical productions. Her debut film, "Firak," a collaboration with Halil Özer, premiered at national film festivals in Ankara and Adana in 2015 and subsequently gained international recognition. Since 2018, she has been working on the documentary "The White Steed Revolution." Additionally, she is the author of two books, "Hasan" (published in 2020) and "Mete" (published in 2022)."

     

     

     

     

     

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