Steppe

Ahmet’s village is condemned to make way for a dam, but Ahmet refused to move. The world of the elderly recluse revolves around his home, and his wife is buried in the garden. His nephews, desperate for a solution, ask his estranged son, Harun, for help. Time runs out, the rain continues to fall, and father and son must find a way to put right the mistakes of the past and work together.

The feature debut Ali Özel won eleven awards at the Antalya Festival, including the Best Film Award. Özel presents a gentle and moving drama about death, guilt and family with very fine acting.

Feature Debut