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202016 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Civil Liberties

Letters from Silivri

202016 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Osman Kavala's letters from Silivri prison reveal his thoughts on civil society and justice in Turkey amid his prolonged imprisonment.

Civil Liberties

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Adrian Figueroa

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Osman Kavala's letters from Silivri prison reveal his thoughts on civil society and justice in Turkey amid his prolonged imprisonment.

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Adrian Figueroadirector

Mustafa Avkıran

Mustafa Avkırancast

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Osman Kavala sits in Silivri prison, where he has been held since 2017. His letters reveal his thoughts on civil society and justice in Turkey. The film presents these letters alongside images that contrast with his words. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of Kavala's situation and the state of civil liberties in the country. Directed by Damla Kırkalı, "Letters from Silivri" runs for 16 minutes and addresses the implications of Kavala's imprisonment.

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