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27th Tokyo International Film Festival

Asian Future

As the Swallows Got Thirsty

[ Kırlangiclar Susamissa ]

Director:Muhammet Cakiral

Drama

World Premiere

10/28 14:10- 10/30 13:20-

112min Turkish, Greek Color | 2014 Turkey | 

Introduction

People living in a mountain village try to save the nature from destruction caused by hydro-electric power plants.

Synopsis

Murat, who lives in a mountain village in the Black Sea region, takes photos and shoots documentary films. The days pass in serenity; Murat tells his nephew Burak the mysterious story of swallows walking on the mountains and cliffs. Inspired by his uncle, Burak makes nests for the swallows. However, Murat has some personal problems. He is indecisive about leaving the town for the big city. An interesting man from the big city arrives on the plateau; he is Harun, who left the village years ago. In a short period of time, they become close friends.

◆Director's Message
As the Swallows Got Thirsty tells the true story of the people living in the northeast of Turkey and their long struggle against the construction of HEPPs (hydro-electric power plants). The 'murder of nature', which is maybe the most terrible crime of our century, is threatening the lives of all creatures on earth. Honourable local people are trying to save nature. In our film, we used real footage as well as dramatic reenactment. The distinctive feature of the film is to include the real persons in the story. The enactments and real footage are mingled in the film.

 
Schedule & TicketData

TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills SCREEN5

10/28 14:10 - (112min)

Q&A

Guest (tentative): Q&A: Muhammet Cakiral(Director), Murat Basman(Producer)


Please note that the stage appearances of guests and scheduled time of the show may change according to circumstances.

Tickets ¥1300(Tax included)

Tickets (student) ¥1000 | Tickets at the Door (student) ¥500 (Tax included)

チケット受付>終了

TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills SCREEN1

10/30 13:20 - (112min)

Q&A

Guest (tentative): Q&A: Muhammet Cakiral(Director), Murat Basman(Producer)


Please note that the stage appearances of guests and scheduled time of the show may change according to circumstances.

Tickets ¥1300(Tax included)

Tickets (student) ¥1000 | Tickets at the Door (student) ¥500 (Tax included)

チケット受付>終了

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Director
Muhammet Cakiral

Muhammet Cakiral was born September 20, 1965, Trabzon-Caykara. His passion for writing, which started in his high school years, revealed itself as storybooks. He started his cinema career as a scriptwriter and director of documentary films. He is also one of the producers of Pandora’s Box (2009). He wrote and directed his first feature film As the Swallows Got Thirsty in 2014.

Staff
Director : Muhammet Cakiral
Producer : Murat Basman
First Assistant Director : Semen Ekmekcioglu
Cinematographer : Erdal Eksert
Editor : Ayhan Ergürsel
Color Grading : Murat Sercan Subasi
Sound Recordist : Neset Ufuk Ozdemir
Music : Cem Tarim
Cast

Murat San
Hamit Demir
Burak San
Havva San
Ali Dursun
Elif Canbolat

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