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202597 minPGdocumentary

Urban Gentrification Family Dynamics

Faruk

202597 minPGdocumentary

Over 90 years old, a man becomes the focus of his daughter's film about the demolition of his block of flats in Istanbul.

Urban Gentrification Family Dynamics

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Over 90 years old, a man becomes the focus of his daughter's film about the demolition of his block of flats in Istanbul.

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Aslı Özgedirector

Aslı Özgewriter

Faruk Özgecast

Fikret Özgecast

Derya Erkencicast

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Faruk, a 90-year-old man, faces the impending demolition of his block of flats in Istanbul. His daughter documents the process, revealing their complex relationship amid the pressures of urban gentrification. As they navigate the challenges of change, the film captures their conversations and emotions, set against the backdrop of a transforming city. This documentary runs for 97 minutes and was released in 2025.

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