Trans Allegories in Film: 'Robots' (2005)
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my readings will reveal, they could be interpreted as transgender stories.
Islak Mendil
Ümit, who lives in a poor neighborhood, makes a living by singing on the streets. One day, at his son's circumcision ceremony, he runs into his wife Necla, whom he separated from years ago. The couple separated years ago due to a misunderstanding. Ümit is still angry with his wife. Necla, however, decides to seek custody of their son, Murat. With her father's help, she wins the custody case. Murat takes the opportunity to run away to his father's side. However, Necla's fiancé sets a trap to put an end to the situation and has Ümit sent to prison.
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Ümit, who lives in a poor neighborhood, makes a living by singing on the streets. One day, at his son's circumcision ceremony, he runs into his wife Necla, whom he separated from years ago. The couple separated years ago due to a misunderstanding. Ümit is still angry with his wife. Necla, however, decides to seek custody of their son, Murat. With her father's help, she wins the custody case. Murat takes the opportunity to run away to his father's side. However, Necla's fiancé sets a trap to put an end to the situation and has Ümit sent to prison.
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