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202314 minPGdoc-short

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Darkroom

202314 minPGdoc-short

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Young participants of a photography workshop in a border town between Turkey and Syria use analog cameras to capture their surroundings.

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Young participants of a photography workshop in a border town between Turkey and Syria use analog cameras to capture their surroundings.

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Asli Baykaldirector

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Children at the Sirkhane Darkroom Workshop in a border town between Turkey and Syria use analog cameras to capture their surroundings. Through photography, they express their creativity and engage with their environment. The 14-minute documentary, directed by Asli Baykal, presents a vivid portrayal of their experiences in a region affected by conflict. The film illustrates how these young participants create an alternate reality through art, finding joy and connection amid challenging circumstances.

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