Turkish director Melisa Önel’s extremely anticipated movie, “Aniden” (“Suddenly”), is ready to make its Turkish premiere on the sixtieth Antalya Film Festival, aka the Golden Orange Film Festival, following profitable screenings within the prestigious Tokyo International Film Festival and International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
Having made its debut on the Tokyo International Film Festival, the movie is among the many 10 chosen for the eagerly awaited National Feature Film Competition on the Golden Orange Film Festival. It will likely be launched to Turkish audiences for the primary time in Antalya. Prior to its Antalya screening, “Suddenly” will likely be showcased on the world-renowned Vancouver International Film Festival, certainly one of North America’s most revered movie occasions, from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8.
“Suddenly” presents the story of Reyhan, a lady in her 40s who experiences a sudden loss – her sense of odor disappears fully. Rather than in search of therapy, she decides to embark on a journey to find a brand new life for herself. To others, she could seem misplaced, however Reyhan seeks a newfound freedom inside herself. Portrayed by Defne Kayalar, Reyhan delivers a nuanced efficiency as a lady striving to transcend the constraints encountered as a member of the human race. Reyhan has no real interest in materials possessions, obligations, profession aspirations, or relationships. As she makes an attempt to distance herself from the confines of her personal physique, she discovers a broader realm of wishes and the place true happiness lies.
The movie, identified for its charming visuals and soundscapes, made a powerful impression throughout its Tokyo screening and garnered reward. In parallel with the Tokyo screening, an interview with editor Patrick Frater was revealed in Variety, a global cinema and tv tradition publication, below the headline “Tokyo Film Festival: Turkish Director Melisa Önel on Finding Oneself ‘Suddenly.’” Film critic Adrian Martin, on the web site of the IFFR, likened “Suddenly” to Krzysztof Kieslowski’s “Blue” (1993), evoking the delicate, largely wordless subjectivity of Reyhan.
“Acclaimed photographer Melisa Önel’s second fiction feature evokes – with a reverential nod to Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Blue (1993) – a kaleidoscope of moods and sensations, as filtered through the sensitive, largely wordless subjectivity of Reyhan. She is like a phantom, blending in, appearing and disappearing amidst the textures and materials of urban existence. Defne Kayalar’s performance captures both her solidity and ephemerality,” the remark learn.
“Reyhan in ‘Suddenly’ is a very modern heroine: She walks out on her partner and goes into hiding, spying on her family members and going so far as to take a menial job in a chintzy Istanbul hotel. Her life opens up to random, surprising encounters and unexpected friendships. She is haunted by her long-lost career as a figure skater and tormented by her rapidly deteriorating sense of smell,” it continued.
The forged of the film additionally contains Öner Erkan and Şerif Erol, with Ayşenil Şamlıoğlu in main roles.
“Aniden” is produced by Aniden Film and Vigo Film and acquired manufacturing assist from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism General Directorate of Cinema. It is a joint manufacturing between Türkiye, Germany and Serbia, marking Melisa Önel’s second movie as a director. The govt producers of “Aniden” embody Sinan Eczacıbaşı and Fırat İşbecer.
As “Aniden” continues to captivate worldwide audiences, its Turkish premiere on the sixtieth Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival guarantees to be a big occasion for Turkish cinema lovers and movie lovers alike. Don’t miss the possibility to expertise this thought-provoking and visually gorgeous movie that explores the depths of human existence and the pursuit of true happiness.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
