The Life Farthest From Us

The Life Farthest From Us

The Life Farthest From Us

Turkey / Fiction / 20' / 4K / Color / 2024

Mustafa returns to his hometown, Adana, after his father’s death. Having left his family years ago for university in Istanbul, which strained their relationship, Mustafa now faces a reckoning with his family during the funeral. He is forced to confront the reasons behind his decision to abandon his roots.

Director: Mert Kartal

Screenplay: Mert Kartal, Nida Karasu

Cinematography: Salih Çelik, Özcan Biçer

Producer: Mert Kartal

Editing: Yusuf Tekke, Farid Huseynzade

Sound: Behzat Doğan

Cast: Ahmet Dizman, Salih Yıldırım, Evin Acar, Ali İhsan Öksüz, Başak Cingöz, Furkan Çakır, Mert Kartal


Biography

Born on November 10, 2000, in Çukurova, he developed an interest in photography and theater at a young age. Graduated from Istanbul University, Department of Cinema, in 2023. During his studies, he worked on various documentaries, short films, and commercials. Currently, he continues to work in production and directing while pursuing his own short film projects.

Filmography

Destiny: Family Constellation / 2022

The Red Bag / 2023

The Farthest Life from Us / 2024

Festivals Attended

International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival

Sinepark Short Film Festival

Digital Details International Documentary Film Festival

Frankfurt International Turkish Film Festival

Guadeloupe Femi Film Festival

Turkic World Documentary Film Festival

Varsity Film Expo

Antakya Film Festival

Kayseri Film Festival

Digital Vision Film Selection

Terramia Film Festival

Güzel Ordu Short Film Festival

Student World Impact Film Festival

Awards

Digital Details International Documentary Film Festival, First Prize, 2024

Varsity Film Expo, International Documentary Film Competition, Honorable Mention, 2023

Student World Impact Film Festival, International Best Short Film, Honorable Mention, 2022

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