EDEN

EDEN (ADEN),2018
Turkey, Germany, France | DCP, Color, 97’ | Turkish
Director: Barış Atay
Cast: Funda Eryiğit, Onur Ünsal, Cemalettin Çekmece

Fleeing the war and famine in their homeland, Marba and Aras have embarked on a difficult journey looking for a new place to live. Hungry and thirsty, they come across a house and knock on its door, hoping to get a night’s rest before moving on, but two armed brothers open the door. Difficult days await the couple who will end up staying much longer than planned at this house where they sought shelter. Set in an indistinct time and place, this allegorical fable is based on many of the ancient legends and explores age-old issues that continue to recur, such as class distinction, the commodification of women, and power struggles. Funda Eryiğit’s performance in the film won her the award for Best Actress at the Golden Boll Film Festival in Adana.