Phantom of the Village Dogs (2024)

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Submitted for Festivals

Phantom of the Village Dogs (2024)

Runtime: 0h 40m
Awards: 1 Wins

The village dogs are vanishing one by one… But those footprints don’t belong to humans! As fear spreads, the villagers turn to experts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious predator lurking in the shadows…

Kavuki Bokan (2024)

Runtime: 0h 55m

The story of çirgan (Great Bustard) and its fight for survival. Kavukî Bokan captures the fragile existence of this majestic bird, now fewer than 30 in Iran, highlighting its endangered beauty and the urgent need for conservation.

The Green Boy of Nature (2024)

Runtime: 0h 30m

The story of Abolfazl, a 13-year-old nature enthusiast, who journeys to Turan National Park to encounter a bear and learns life lessons from various adventures in the wilderness.

Phantom of the Village Dogs (2024)

Runtime: 0h 40m
Awards: 1 Wins

Kavuki Bokan (2024)

Runtime: 0h 55m

The Green Boy of Nature (2024)

Runtime: 0h 30m

The story of Abolfazl, a 13-year-old nature enthusiast, who journeys to Turan National Park to encounter a bear and learns life lessons from various adventures in the wilderness.

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Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland (2014)

Runtime: 0h 52m
Awards: 8 Wins
Wildlife

For the first time ever, this riveting documentary shows a wonderland in Ilam where rare reptiles are living. The film shows these exotic species trying to survive on the planet for more time

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Iran’s unique biodiversity with Alamto: A Reptile Wonderland. This extraordinary documentary takes you deep into the rugged landscapes of Ilam, where the ancient Zagros Mountains have shaped a habitat unlike any other on earth.

In this land of extremes, a remarkable variety of rare and exotic reptiles thrive, adapting to the harsh climatic conditions and challenging terrain. Among them is one of the most mysterious creatures ever caught on camera: the Spider-tailed Horned Viper. For the first time, this elusive viper is showcased in stunning detail, revealing its fascinating behavior and struggle for survival.

Alamto: A Reptile Wonderland is more than just a wildlife documentary; it is a breathtaking exploration of nature’s resilience. Filmed in the western reaches of Iran, this film offers an unprecedented glimpse into a world where rare species fight against the odds to continue their existence. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary wildlife that calls this wonderland home.

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

International Cinema Verite Film Festival
Tehran, Iran
December 1, 2014
The Grand Prize

Iran’s House of Cinema Ceremony
Tehran, Iran
September 1, 2014
The Best Researcher & The Best Photography & The Best Original Music

Iranian Society of Critics and Writers
Tehran, Iran
December 14, 2014
The Best Documentary Film Award

International Roshd Film Festival
Tehran, Iran
September 25, 2014
The Best Documentary Film & Iran’s Department of Environment’s Prize

International Fadjr Film Festival
Tehran, Iran
December 1, 2014
Nominated for the Best Film, Winner of The Best Researcher, and The Best Technical Achievement

International Tehran Short Film Festival
Tehran, Iran
October 1, 2014
The Best Photography & The Best Director

ABU 2015
Istanbul, Turkey
October 30, 2015
Best Feature Documentary Award

Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
New York City, USA
October 24, 2015
Official Selection

Green Screen Film Festival
Germany
September 10, 2015
Official Selection

Nature Vision Film Festival
Ludwigzburg, Germany
July 25, 2015

Japan Prize 2015
Tokyo, Japan
October 15, 2015
Official Selection

Ahvaz International Science Film Festival
Ahvaz, Iran
February 1, 2015
The Best Director

Project Type: Documentary, Feature
Runtime: 52 minutes
Completion Date: 2014
Country of Filming: Iran
Language: English, Persian (with English subtitles)
Shooting Format: Digital 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director: Fathollah Amiri
Writer: Fathollah Amiri, Dr. Behzad Fathinia
Producer: Fathollah Amiri
Cameraman: Mehdi Noor Mohammadi, Mahmoud Mansoori
Original Music: Babak Mirzakhani
Editor: Majid Mohammaddoust
Sound Design: Majid Mohammaddoust
Production: Wildlife Pictures intitute
Produced in: IRIB ILAM Channel

Ranger and Leopard (2017)

Runtime: 0h 52m
Awards: 7 Wins
Human & Nature

In the mountains of Isfahan, ranger Halvani seeks to prove the Persian leopard’s presence. Though unseen for 40 years, he believes it exists and relentlessly pursues proof, challenging doubt and time.

In the rugged mountains of Isfahan, “Halvani,” a seasoned ranger, is on a mission to prove the presence of the elusive Persian leopard in his protected area. For forty years, no one has spotted this rare creature, yet Halvani remains convinced that traces of its existence still linger. His belief drives him into a relentless quest as he battles doubt, time, and nature itself to uncover the truth.

Is the leopard real, or just a dream born of Halvani’s passion? “Ranger and Leopard” takes viewers deep into Iran’s wild landscapes, following his tireless journey to capture proof of the nearly mythical predator. Through breathtaking visuals and moments of suspense, the film captures the emotional weight of a man’s lifelong dedication to protecting wildlife.

As environmental threats rise and species vanish, this powerful documentary explores love for nature, the fight for conservation, and the courage to face uncertainty. Will Halvani find the evidence he seeks and save this majestic predator from extinction?

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

2017 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
Jackson, United States
September 25, 2017
World Premiere
The Best Film Award – People & Nature

16th Matsalu Nature Film Festival
Estonia
September 19, 2018
1st Prize and Best Director

12th Green Screen International Nature Film Festival
Eckernförde, Germany
September 12, 2018
The Best Independent Film Prize

21st Gran Paradiso Film Festival
Cogne, Italy
July 29, 2018
Premio Gran Paradiso

5th Green Image Film Festival
Tokyo, Japan
March 1, 2018
Asia Premiere
Green Image Award

11th Iran International Documentary Film Festival
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
December 14, 2017
National Premiere
Best Directing Prize

4th Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
October 25, 2018
Nominated for the Conservation Award

26th The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital
Washington DC, United States
March 15, 2018
DC Premiere
Official Selection

21st CinemAmbiente – Environmental Film Festival
Torino, Italy
May 31, 2018
Italian Premiere
Official Selection

11th Iranian Film Festival – San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
September 22, 2018
Official Selection

7th Silk Road International Film Festival
Dublin, Ireland
March 7, 2018
European Premiere
Official Selection

Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
New York, United States
October 18, 2018
Official Selection

7th NaturVision Filmfestival 2018
Ludwigsburg, Germany
May 22, 2018
Out of Competition

International Big Cat Film Festival
New York, United States
March 3, 2018
Finalist

41st International Wildlife Film Festival
Missoula, United States
Semi-finalist

IX Vassa Wildlife Film Festival
Vassa, Finland
Semi-finalist

Project Type: Documentary Feature
Runtime: 52 minutes
Completion Date: 2017
Country of Filming: Iran
Language: Persian, (English Subtitle)
Shooting Format: Full HD 1080 50i
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director: Fathollah Amiri, Nima Asgari
Writer: Fathollah Amiri
Producer: Fathollah Amiri
Cinematographer: Nima Asgari
Original Music: Babak Mirzakhani
Editor: Mostafa Gandomkar
Sound Recorders: Amir Abbasi, Alireza Talebi
Sound Designer: Ehsan Afsharian
Colorist: Yahya Rezaei
Production: Wildlife Pictures institute

In Search for the Persian Leopard (2011)

Runtime: 1h 05m
Awards: 5 Wins
Environmental, Wildlife

A six-year quest through Iran’s Alborz Mountains to document the elusive Persian leopard. Battling harsh terrain and isolation, a team of filmmakers races to capture rare footage of this endangered predator before it’s too late.

In Search of the Persian Leopard captures the relentless pursuit of a dedicated team of researchers and filmmakers led by Fathollah Amiri as they embark on a six-year journey through the rugged Alborz Mountains to document the rare and endangered Persian leopard. Battling harsh terrain, isolation, and the challenge of locating a creature on the brink of extinction, their mission is fueled by a deep love for Iran’s wildlife and an urgent need to protect it.

This breathtaking documentary goes beyond wildlife observation; it is a story of passion and perseverance, capturing rare glimpses of a majestic predator whose existence hangs by a thread. As the team edges closer to success, a sudden and unforeseen crisis threatens to undo everything they have sacrificed for.

In a powerful narrative filled with suspense and raw beauty, In Search of the Persian Leopard reminds us of the fragility of nature and the unwavering determination of those fighting to save it. This is more than a film; it is a call to action, a tribute to nature’s resilience, and a testament to the spirit of discovery.

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

International Fadjr Film Festival
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
February 9, 2012
Crystal Simorq for the Best Documentary Film

Jahorina International Film Festival
Bosnia and Herzegovina
September 30, 2012
The Silver Genian Prize for the Best Environmental Documentary Film

Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
New York, United States
September 24, 2015
The Best Foreign Feature Film

12th Tegernsee Mountain Film Festival
Munich, Germany
October 23, 2014
The Best Mountain Film

International Cinema Verite Film Festival
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
December 14, 2012
The Best Feature Environment Film

XVII International TV Festival Bar
Montenegro
October 26, 2012
Official Selection

9th Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival
Doha, Qatar
April 21, 2012
Official Selection

Ekotop Film Festival
Slovakia
December 14, 2012
Official Selection

Sunchild Environmental Film Festival
Yerevan, Armenia
December 14, 2013
Official Selection

Project Type: Documentary Feature
Runtime: 1 hour 5 minutes
Completion Date: 2011
Country of Filming: Iran
Languages: Persian (with English subtitles)
Shooting Format: Digital, 1080i (50 fps)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director: Fathollah Amiri
Writer: Fathollah Amiri, Dr. Bagher Nezami Balouchi
Producer: Fathollah Amiri
Cinematographers: Dr. Bagher Nezami Balouchi, Morteza Eslami Dehkordi
Researchers: Dr. Bagher Nezami Balouchi, Mohammad Sadegh Farhadinia
Editor: Majid Mohammaddoust
Production: Wildlife Pictures intitute

Vortex (2019)

Runtime: 0h 49m
Awards: 5 Wins
Drama, Environmental, Wildlife

Vortex explores the challenges and threats facing Asiatic cheetahs in Iran’s habitats, highlighting conservation efforts and scientific studies to save this critically endangered species from extinction.

Vortex is a powerful documentary that follows the urgent mission to save the last remaining Asiatic cheetahs. Wildlife filmmaker Fathollah Amiri and researcher Dr. Bagher Nezami embark on a relentless journey across Iran, capturing the rare beauty of these critically endangered creatures. With fewer than 50 cheetahs left, every sighting and each piece of footage becomes a race against time.

The film documents their efforts as they divide the cheetah’s 10 known habitats, placing trap cameras in remote locations to reveal unseen moments of these incredible animals in the wild. Each discovery exposes the heartbreaking reality of their struggle for survival, while also unveiling previously unknown behaviors and connections within dwindling cheetah families.

Through breathtaking visuals and a gripping narrative, Vortex delivers rare glimpses into the world of one of the planet’s most endangered big cats. More than a documentary, it is a call to action and a tribute to the resilience of nature, highlighting the critical need to protect these magnificent creatures before they disappear forever.

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

INTERNATIONAL ORNITHOLOGIQUE FILM FESTIVAL – MÉNIGOUTE 2021
Ménigoute, France
October 14, 2021
PRIX DE LA PROTECTION DE LA NATURE

XXXIII Sondrio Festival 2019
Sondrio, Italy
November 11, 2019
Città di Sondrio Award

10th CMS VATAVARAN – Environment and Wildlife Film Festival and Forum
New Delhi, India
November 20, 2019
Special Jury Mention

68th Trento Film Festival
Trento, Italy
August 27, 2020
MUSE.DOC

World Wildlife Day Biodiversity Film Showcase
New York, United States
March 3, 2020
Honorable Mention

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM ORNITHOLOGIQUE DE MÉNIGOUTE
Ménigoute, France
October 31, 2021
Official Selection

MAFF | Matsalu Nature Film Festival
Thalinn, Estonia
September 18, 2019
Official Selection

International Ecological Film Festival TO SAVE AND PRESERVE
Ugra, Russian Federation
June 2, 2019
Official Selection

Phoenix Film Festival Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
June 2, 2019
Official Nominations

Project Type: Documentary Feature
Runtime: 50 minutes
Completion Year: 2019
Country of Filming: Iran
Language: Persian (with English subtitles)
Shooting Format: Digital Full HD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director: Fathollah Amiri
Writer: Fathollah Amiri, Dr. Bagher Nezami
Producer: Fathollah Amiri, Dr. Bagher Nezami
Cinematographer: Nima Asgari
Editor: Sadegh Rezania
Post Production: Majid Mohammaddoust
Production: Wildlife Pictures institute

In the Realm of the Spider-tailed Viper (2018)

Runtime: 0h 52m
Awards: 3 Wins
Human & Nature, Wildlife

A gripping quest to find Iran’s rare Spider-Tailed Horned Viper, a predator with a spider-mimicking tail, unfolds into a tale of conservation and redemption.

In the Realm of the Spider-Tailed Viper follows the gripping adventure of wildlife filmmaker Fathollah Amiri and biologist Dr. Behzad Fathinia as they delve into the wilderness of western Iran in search of the Spider-Tailed Horned Viper. This one-of-a-kind snake, boasting a tail that mimics a spider’s movements, uses its extraordinary appendage to lure and hunt insect-eating birds with unparalleled skill. Known as the most evolved viper on Earth, it is a marvel of nature and one of Iran’s rarest treasures.

But this film is more than a search for a rare creature; it’s a tale of transformation. Along the way, the team meets Mahmoud, a local farmer who once hunted the viper yet undergoes a remarkable change. Through his connection with the film team, Mahmoud transforms from predator to protector, resisting lucrative offers from collectors and choosing instead to preserve this incredible species.

Against breathtaking aerial shots of the viper’s gypsum cliff habitat and the intense emotions of discovery, In the Realm of the Spider-Tailed Viper reveals the power of conservation, resilience, and local dedication. This documentary serves as both a call to protect Iran’s wildlife and a celebration of one man’s journey to redemption.

Brace yourself for a story of courage, mystery, and survival, where the stakes are high, and the outcome is anything but certain.

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

Wildscreen Panda Award 2018
Bristol, United Kingdom
October 22, 2018
World Premiere
Emerging Talent Panda Award

Gran Paradiso Film Festival 2019
Cogne, Italy
Italian Premiere
WWF Italy Award

Natur-vision 2019
Ludwigzurg, Germany
July 13, 2019
German Premiere
Nominated for the Best Film

Ménigout Film Festival
Ménigout, France
November 1, 2019
Région Nouvelle-aquitaine de la Créavité

Green Screen 2019
Eckernförde, Germany
September 11, 2019
Official Selection

Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam (WFFR)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
October 30, 2019
Official Selection

International Ecological Film Festival TO SAVE AND PRESERVE
Russian Federation
June 2, 2019
Russian Premiere
Official Selection

Phoenix Film Festival Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
June 2, 2019
Australian Premiere
Official Nominations

IDFA Docs for Sale 2018
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Docs for Sale

Project Type: Documentary Feature
Genres: Human-Wildlife, Environment, Conservation, Wildlife
Runtime: 52 minutes
Completion Year: 2018
Country of Filming: Iran
Language: Persian (with English subtitles)
Shooting Format: Digital
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director: Fathollah Amiri
Writers: Fathollah Amiri, Dr. Behzad Fathinia
Producers: Dr. Mohammad Ala
Cinematographers: Mahmoud Mansouri, Nima Asgari, Mehdi Nourmohammadi
Editor: Majid Mohammaddoust
Original Music: Babak Mirzakhani
Sound Design: Majid Mohammaddoust, Farzad Jafarian
Production: Wildlife Pictures institute

Tanhavash (2016)

Runtime: 0h 56m
Awards: 3 Wins
Wildlife

A six-year quest across Iran’s wilderness to document the last Asiatic Cheetahs. Tanhavash showcases the struggle to save this endangered species, revealing stunning landscapes and the urgent fight for Iran’s natural heritage.

Tanhavash is a powerful documentary that follows a remarkable mission to find and document one of Iran’s rarest treasures: the Asiatic Cheetah, known as the “Iranian Cheetah.” With fewer than 100 believed to survive, this unique subspecies now exists only in Iran, making the country its final refuge and last hope. Unlike its African cousin roaming open savannas, the Asiatic Cheetah has vanished from almost every other habitat, leaving its survival at risk.

The journey began in 2009 when the Conservation of the Asiatic Cheetah Project (CACP), Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS), and Plan for Land Society launched an ambitious search in Kavir National Park. Despite setting up dozens of trail cameras, only one male cheetah was recorded, a heartbreaking sign of the species’ decline.

Driven by passion and determination, wildlife filmmaker Fathollah Amiri embarked on a six-year journey across Kavir’s vast wilderness, enduring extreme heat, rugged terrain, and long stretches of solitude. Tanhavash captures this pursuit, blending Iran’s stunning landscapes with the urgent fight to save its most endangered predator.

With breathtaking visuals and a moving narrative, Tanhavash inspires viewers to protect these magnificent creatures before they disappear forever.

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

The Iranian House of Cinema Ceremony
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
The Best Mid-length Documentary Film

Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
New York, United States
October 22, 2016
Best Foreign Film

International Cinema Verite Film Festival
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
March 10, 2016
Appreciation Certificate

IRIB National Festival
Ahvaz, Iran, Islamic Republic of
The Best Researcher Award

Matsalu Nature Film Festival
Lihula, Estonia
September 19, 2016
Official Selection

International VAASA Film Festival
Vassa, Finland
September 22, 2016
Official Selection

10th JAHORINA Film Festival
Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina
September 20, 2017
Official Selection

NaturVision Film Festival
Ludwigsburg, Germany
July 13, 2017
Out of Competition

Grand IndieWise Convention
South Florida, United States
August 9, 2018
Finalist

Project Type: Documentary Feature
Runtime: 56 minutes
Completion Year: 2016
Country of Filming: Iran
Language: Persian (with English subtitles)
Shooting Format: Digital
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director: Fathollah Amiri
Writer: Fathollah Amiri, M. S. Farhadinia
Producer: Fathollah Amiri
Cinematographer: Nima Asgari
Editor: Majid Mohammaddoust
Music Composer: Babak Mirzakhani
Production: Wildlife Pictures institute

Houbara (2020)

Runtime: 1h 03m
Awards: 3 Wins
Environmental, Human & Nature, Wildlife

A gripping documentary exposing the plight of the Houbara Bustard, a vulnerable bird trafficked from Iran to Persian Gulf nations. Over 9 years, the film unveils the black market trade threatening its survival.

Houbara follows a decade-long journey to uncover the plight of the Houbara Bustard, a rare desert bird hunted and trafficked from Iran to the Persian Gulf for falconry. Esteemed for its cultural significance, this bird faces near extinction due to relentless poaching, smuggling, and habitat destruction.

The film explores Iran’s Houbara habitats and traces the bird’s journey to a Persian Gulf country’s black market, revealing the shocking scale of this illegal trade. With intimate footage and candid interviews, it highlights the economic struggles of local communities contributing to the bird’s exploitation while showcasing the tireless efforts of rangers and conservationists to save it.

Through its unflinching narrative, Houbara paints a powerful picture of the challenges of preserving this species while questioning the human impact on fragile ecosystems. This eye-opening documentary calls for action to protect not just the Houbara Bustard but also the delicate balance of nature it represents.

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

20th MAFF | Matsalu Nature Film Festival
Lihula, Estonia
September 21, 2022
Grand Prix and Best Director

20th Wildlife Vaasa Festival – International Nature Film Festival
Vaasa, Finland
September 28, 2022
Best Environment & Conservation Film

Iran International Documentary Film Festival, Cinema Verite
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
October 1, 2020
Best Editing Award

45th International Wildlife Film Festival (IWFF)
Missoula, Montana, United States
April 28, 2022
North American Premiere
Official Selection

38th Ménigoute International Film Festival
Ménigoute, France
October 27, 2022
France Premiere
Official Selection

36th Sondrio Film Festival
Sondrio, Italy
October 29, 2022
Official Selection

25th Gran Paradiso Film Festival
Cogne, Italy
July 29, 2022
Official Selection

S.O.F.A Film Festival
Cyprus
October 1, 2022
Official Selection

Project Type: Documentary Feature
Genres: Wildlife, Human and Nature, Environment
Runtime: 1 hour 3 minutes
Completion Year: 2020
Country of Filming: Iran, Qatar
Language: Persian (with English and Arabic subtitles)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director: Fathollah Amiri, Nima Asgari
Writer: Fathollah Amiri, Nima Asgari
Producer: Mohammad Ala
Cinematographer: Nima Asgari
Researchers: Mohammad Ibrahim Sehati Sabet
Original Music: Babak Mirzakhani
Sound Recorder: Arash Moharami
Sound Mixer: Behrooz Moavenian, Erfan Ibrahimi
Color Correction: Mehrdad Shokri, Morteza Moghadasi
Production: Wildlife Pictures institute

Eflin (2016)

Runtime: 0h 09m
Awards: 2 Wins
Drama, Fiction, Social Issue

Amid the Syrian Civil War, a mother and her child daughter flee the devastation and seek refuge in İzmir, Turkey. Struggling to adapt, the child helps her mother make ends meet while holding onto memories of their home.

Amid the chaos of the Syrian Civil War, young Eflin’s life is torn apart as bombings and violence shatter her once-peaceful world. Forced to flee her homeland, she and her mother embark on a dangerous journey to Turkey, seeking refuge in İzmir. But life in a foreign land brings new challenges, and Eflin must grow up too quickly, facing hunger, hardship, and the constant struggle to help her mother make ends meet.

Despite the hardships, Eflin clings to the fading memories of home. Every sound, smell, or story connected to Syria stirs her heart, making the pain of displacement even deeper. Through her eyes, we witness the emotional weight carried by thousands of children who are forced to leave everything behind.

Eflin is a powerful story of love, loss, and survival. It captures the resilience of a child who refuses to give up hope and reminds us of the silent strength behind every refugee’s journey toward rebuilding a life from nothing.

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

4th SETEM Academy, BAK Awards
Turkey
2016
Best Actress Award (Hilal Çelebi) – Fiction Category

1st Tax Inspectors Foundation Short Film Competition
Turkey
2017
Special Mention Award

1st Trabzon International Film Festival
Turkey
2017
National Short Film Competition – Finalist

Berlin Student Film Festival
Germany
2017
Official Selection

International Political (i.P.A.S) / Activism Film Festival
Greece
2017
Official Selection

16th Kısa-ca International Student Film Festival
Turkey
2016
Fiction Category – Finalist

SILA Film Festival
Italy
2016
Finalist

Geo Film Festival
Italy
2017
Official Selection

San Mauro Film Festival
Italy
2018
Semi-Finalist

Golden Leaf Film Festival
June 2, 2018
Screening Selection

Project Type: Short Fiction
Genres: Children, Drama
Runtime: 9 minutes 30 seconds
Completion Year: 2016
Country of Filming: Türkiye
Language: Turkish (with English subtitles)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director & Writer: Burak Berke Erdem
Producer: Burak Berke Erdem
Cinematographer: Rufat Mammadov
Assistant Director: Zühre Yıldırım
Editor & Color Grading: Rufat Mammadov, Burak Berke Erdem
Art Team: Sena Keleş, Yağmur Ergu
Sound & Boom Operator: Ömer Güney Erdin
Production Manager: Zozan Özbay
Music: Meryem Meryemti – Anonymous
Street Musicians: “Anahita Music Group”
Cast:
- Eflin – Hilal Çelebi
- Mother – Fatma Okuyan

Privilege [İmtiyaz] (2020)

Runtime: 0h 19m
Fiction

Berkay, a 10-year-old boy, faces an inner struggle during his summer in the village when he learns Muhammad is the most beautiful name, challenging his attachment to worldly pleasures.

Berkay, a 10-year-old boy from a middle-class urban family, is sent to his ancestral village for the summer holidays while his parents remain in the city. Used to the comforts of urban life, Berkay begins to explore the slower, more traditional pace of village living. To fill his time, he is enrolled in a Qur’an course, where he is exposed to teachings and ideas that are unfamiliar to him.

One day during the course, the hodja answers a question, explaining that the most beautiful name is Muhammad. For Berkay, who has grown up indulging in life’s material pleasures and believing he deserves the best of everything, this revelation shakes his understanding of beauty, value, and status. The clash between the spiritual wisdom presented to him and his attachment to worldly desires becomes a source of inner conflict.

As the summer progresses, Berkay begins grappling with these opposing forces—his longing for material satisfaction and the spiritual truths he encounters at the Qur’an course. This journey forces him to confront his deeply ingrained beliefs about what truly holds value in life, leading him to question his priorities and seek a resolution to his growing inner turmoil.

🎖️ Awards & Festival Highlights

6th Uşak Winged Seahorse Short Film Festival
National Student Film Competition
Uşak
Turkey
2019
Screening Selection

42nd Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
Film Market, Turkish Shorts Selection
Clermont-Ferrand
France
2020
Official Selection

Project Type: Short Fiction
Genres: Human and Nature, Drama
Runtime: 19 minutes
Completion Year: 2020
Country of Filming: Türkiye
Language: Turkish (with English subtitles)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Director: Burak Berke Erdem
Writer: Burak Berke Erdem
Producers: Nergül Esen, Burak Berke Erdem
Cinematographer: Rufat Mammadov
Editor: Arthur Muller
Cast:
- Berkay – Ahmet Davuthan Köse
- Hasan – İbrahim Raci Öksüz
- Ayşe – Şebnem Doğruer
- Rabia – Şilan Düzdaban
- Cemal – Murat Sağlam
- Imam – Kadir Özdal