CONNECTION LOST
hybrid documentary film
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director, cinematographer & editor Manuela Borza and Paula Oneț
running time 10:26 min
genre hybrid documentary
type social, intercultural, experimental film
production country Turkey - Romania
year of production 2012
Anadolu University & Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Theatre and Television
supported by I.F. Radu Onet
LOGLINE
The film presents two travelers who don’t want to return home and film their families while asking permission to live longer abroad. Besides this discussion, they talk about ethical, social and religious issues which affect them directly. This movie reveals the existing stereotypes about Turks among two Romanian families with opposed attitudes and reactions regarding their daughter's intention to extend their living in Turkey for a longer time.
FESTIVAL AWARDS
The film was developed for the Documentary Film class, coordinated by the prof. Nezih Orhon.
running time 10:26 min
genre hybrid documentary
type social, intercultural, experimental film
production country Turkey - Romania
year of production 2012
Anadolu University & Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Theatre and Television
supported by I.F. Radu Onet
LOGLINE
The film presents two travelers who don’t want to return home and film their families while asking permission to live longer abroad. Besides this discussion, they talk about ethical, social and religious issues which affect them directly. This movie reveals the existing stereotypes about Turks among two Romanian families with opposed attitudes and reactions regarding their daughter's intention to extend their living in Turkey for a longer time.
FESTIVAL AWARDS
- EUROPE MOVING IMAGE FILM Fest / First Prize / 2013 / Montreuil, France
- BIEFF Bucharest International Film Festival / Special Mention of the Jury / 2012 / Bucharest, Romania
- BALKAN SPIRIT Online Video Competition / Balkan Creativity - Jury Selection / July 2012 / Arte France
- FFEST International Student Film Festival / 2nd Prize at Documentary Section / 2012 / Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- TIFF - Transylvania International Film Festival / Special Jury Mention - The Golden Paintbrush Award / 2012 / Romania
The film was developed for the Documentary Film class, coordinated by the prof. Nezih Orhon.