This Is Not Me
Three gay men from conservative Turkish backgrounds marry women to hide their sexual orientation while living in Istanbul.
“You married but you can never be happy.”
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Three gay men from conservative Turkish backgrounds marry women to hide their sexual orientation while living in Istanbul.
Synopsis
Mustafa, Mehmet, and Yusuf live in Istanbul after leaving their small towns in Turkey. Each man is married to a woman, a choice made to hide their sexual orientation. They face societal and familial pressures that dictate their lives. The documentary follows their struggles as they fulfill the roles of husbands and fathers while feeling disconnected from their true selves. It also addresses the impact on their wives, who endure similar societal expectations. The film presents a stark view of love and identity in contemporary Turkey.
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