Banu Sıvacı
Hear The Yellow
Returning to her Anatolian village, SUNA searches for her missing cat, uncovering family secrets and reconnecting with her roots along the way.
SYNOPSIS
In the twilight of her music career, SUNA returns to her village, facing imminent eviction due to a land threat. Her past is marred by her sister's suspicious death, straining familial and community ties. Suna suspects BEKIR, her late father's friend, whom she remembers as her childhood abuser, now suffering from dementia. Determined to uncover the truth, she stays in her father's crumbling house, hoping for a confession. Amidst this, Suna bonds with FIDAN, Bekir's musically gifted but outcast daughter, who bears a distinctive white birthmark. As Suna defends Fidan against the villagers and her brother AYHAN, she and Ayhan rediscover their sibling bond. Fidan's vibrant yet melancholic spirit challenges Suna, leading her to confront her own deep-seated issues.
DIRECTOR/WRITER
Banu Sıvacı
PRODUCERS
Yusuf Aslanyürek
Orkun Huylu
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Anagraffilm
Huylu Film
Aslanyürek Film
COUNTRY
Turkey
GENRE
Fiction
Banu Sivaci
BANU SIVACI was born in Adana in 1987. After graduating from the Department of Painting, she worked as an assistant director in feature films. Her first feature film as a director, THE PIGEON (2018), had its world premiere in the Generation section of the 68th Berlin Film Festival and was also nominated for Best First Film at the GWFF. THE PIGEON (2018) won five awards, including Best Film and Best Screenplay at the 33rd Valencia Film Festival, Best Director at the 22nd Sofia Film Festival, and Best Youth Film at the 2018 APSA Awards.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
The village where I spent my childhood was a sanctuary from the world’s harshness. As I matured, I realized it came at a cost. The traditional and conservative views of my family and villagers restricted my growth. As a woman filmmaker, I faced criticism and rejection. My journey in cinema, depicted in HEAR THE YELLOW, parallels SUNA's musical odyssey. Like me, she is torn between deep-rooted ties and aspirations in an alien world. The film explores these dualities through music, acting as both a bridge and a barrier for Suna. Our camera work and sound design immerse the audience in Suna’s sensory and emotional landscape. Static shots calm the narrative, reflecting Suna's internal struggles, while dynamic follow shots emphasize her journey. Music is a character, highlighting emotions and enhancing storytelling. This film explores the struggle of feeling out of place in both ancestral lands and new worlds, reflecting on the sacrifices for art and identity.
Yusuf Aslanyürek
YUSUF ASLANYÜREK, born in 1982 in Moscow, embarked on his cinematic journey as a camera assistant on HERKES KENDI EVINDE (1998). His multilingual skills opened doors to working with international crews on various film projects. A distinguished alumnus of the Moscow State Cinema Institute (VGIK), Yusuf graduated at the top of his class and continued his academic and professional development with a master's in Visual Effects at Marmara University, later becoming a lecturer there. He then completed his PhD on cinematographic narrative at Maltepe University. Contributing to notable projects like EVE GIDEN YOL (2005) and KÜMES (2015), Yusuf's expertise extended to commercials for prominent brands. In 2008, his venture Aslanyürek Films produced critically acclaimed works such as CHAOS (2018) and LAL (2013). His films like THE ANNOUNCEMENT (2018) have earned international accolades, including at the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
Production company profile
The company has completed and released several notable films, including 7 COURTYARDS (2009), MUTE (2014), CHAOS (2017), and THE ANNOUNCEMENT (2017). Aslanyürek's extensive experience in the film industry has quickly brought significant attention to the company. Working with an experienced team, Aslanyürek Films continues to develop new projects with a commitment to artistic integrity and creative collaboration.
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TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET
257.295.00 €
NEEDED FOR COMPLETION
68.000.00 €
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