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During the civil war in Turkey, many people were assassinated or disappeared while in custody. Mothers and families of the ones who disappeared in custody have held a demonstration every Saturday for the last 15 years. These mothers are called the Saturday mothers. The project tells the story of the encounter between an ex-soldier and a mother who's son disappeared in custody.
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During the civil war in Turkey, many people were assassinated or disappeared while in custody. Mothers and families of the ones who disappeared in custody have held a demonstration every Saturday for the last 15 years. These mothers are called the Saturday mothers. The project tells the story of the encounter between an ex-soldier and a mother who's son disappeared in custody.
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Genre:Drama, War
Written By:Aziz Çapkurt
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Runtime:14 minutes
Studio:Mesopotamia Cinema Collective, Yapım 13
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