Still from Apollon by Day Athena by Night (2024), by Emine Yıldırım.
Still from Apollon by Day Athena by Night (2024), by Emine Yıldırım.
Apollon by Day Athena by Night
Directed by Emine Yıldırım (Türkiye, 2024, 112 min). Turkish with English subtitles. Director present. East Coast Premiere.
Defne travels to the ancient Mediterranean city of Side, Antalya, and encounters a revolutionary, a sex worker, a priestess, and other mysterious people. Guided by these figures, she searches for the mother who has abandoned her.
Recipient of numerous awards, including Asian Future Best Film Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival and Best Film at the Instanbul International Film Festival.
“I was charmed by this debut feature … Yıldırım’s approach to magical realism is warm and affectionate.… It’s a thoughtful and enchanting film, one that hopefully has a fruitful festival run ahead.” —RogerEbert.com
“A whimsical and poignant debut.… celebrated for its unique visual language and its heartfelt examination of memory and motherhood.” —ScreenDaily
Wheelchair accessible
With English subtitles
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