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In the Blind Spot
In the Blind Spot
directed by Ayşe Polat
“In the Blind Spot,” written and directed by renowned German-Kurdish filmmaker Ayşe Polat, is a sensitive, poetic drama about generational trauma embedded in a suspenseful mystery-thriller. In a remote Kurdish city in northeastern Turkey, a German film crew attempts to shoot a documentary while a Turkish surveillance agent deals with seemingly mysterious forces haunting his young daughter. As their stories intertwine, a complex net of conspiracy, paranoia and trauma unfolds.
Ayşe Polat
directorThe German-Kurdish director, screenwriter, and producer Ayşe Polat was born in Malatya, Turkey, and grew up in Hamburg, Germany. After numerous internationally award-winning short films, she made her first feature film in 1999, titled “Tour Aboard.”. "En Garde" followed in 2003, which won two Silver Leopards for “Best Film” and “Best Actress” at the International Film Festival Locarno in 2004. In 2009, she shot the comedy "Luks Glück," followed by “The Heiress” in 2013 and the documentary “The Others” in 2016. She has directed several TV-movies and is currently working on her new feature film.
Tülay Yılmaz
moderatorTülay Yılmaz is a social scientist currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the Helsinki University Sociology Department. Her academic background encompasses history, political science, political theories, and sociology. Her doctoral research centers on exploring the intricate relationship between emotions and narratives within the context of social movements. Throughout her academic journey, she has conducted extensive research in historiography, social movements, and political history, providing valuable insights into these domains. Beyond her academic endeavors, Tülay possesses a profound love for film critique. She actively seeks to establish a meaningful connection between the worlds of academia and the cinematic arts, accomplishing this through her multifaceted interests and valuable contributions.