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