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202025 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Glassy Stares

202025 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Two twin brothers in their forties live in a nursing home, where they write lyrics and compose music as a way to cope with their schizophrenia.

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Rıdvan Karaman

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Two twin brothers in their forties live in a nursing home, where they write lyrics and compose music as a way to cope with their schizophrenia.

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Rıdvan Karamandirector

Yaşar Tayfun Baykancast

Fevzi Taykan Baykancast

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Tayfun and Taykan, twin brothers in their early forties, live in a nursing home in Turkey. They form a music group called 'Glassy Stares', channeling their experiences with schizophrenia into songwriting and composition. The 25-minute documentary captures their daily lives as they create melodies and lyrics, reflecting their struggles and celebrating their bond. Through their music, the twins express their unique perspectives on reality, revealing the connection between their mental health and artistic expression.

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