Harvest of Light
Best Mid-Length Film
Esin Özalp Öztürk
Turkey,
Documentary,
Turkish,
00:52:00
Turkish capital Ankara’s district Evren is home to a community of seasonal workers. The workers, who come to Evren with their families to harvest onions, are trying to cope with various difficulties while trying to hold on to life. The documentary "Harvest of Light" is centered around the generator, used as a metaphorical beacon of hope in the film, and operates for only 2 hours a day. In this short time, the workers tell their stories amidst the chaos of labor, perseverance, and the struggle to catch up with life.
Film block:
MID-LENGTH / ON FAMILY
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 2
- Language Turkish
- Country Turkey
- Genre Documentary
- Producer Esin Özalp Öztürk
- Year of creation 2024
- Duration 00:52:00
Documentary filmmaker with BA and MA from Bilkent University. After 15 years at TRT, Esin founded ArtEA Productions in 2023. She produced international co-productions with ABU and organized TRT Documentary Days. A founding member of the Balkan Network of Science Journalists and member of the Association of Documentary Filmmakers in Türkiye, her award-winning film Harvest of Light continues to screen at international festivals.
