Benim Çocuğum (My Child) DVD

UPC: 8680845096219

Product Features

• Title: Benim Çocuğum (My Child)
• Director: Can Candan
• Format: DVD (PAL, Region 2)
• Audio: Turkish (Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Running Time: 82 minutes
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (16:9 Widescreen)
• Language: Turkish
• Release Year: 2013
• Genre: Documentary
• Rating: Suitable for viewers who may be affected by the sensitive themes (LGBTQ+ topics in a conservative society)

Overview

Benim Çocuğum (My Child) is a poignant and powerful Turkish documentary directed by Can Candan. It chronicles the heartfelt and personal stories of parents whose children identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Living in a conservative, homophobic, and transphobic society, these parents share their journeys of love, acceptance, and activism. The film explores what it means to support their children while challenging the deeply ingrained prejudices of their society.

Described as a "family film" by sociologist Pınar Selek, Benim Çocuğum serves as a groundbreaking and transformative work in Turkish cinema. It acts as a metaphorical key that unlocks the door to broader conversations about love, gender, and identity in Turkey. The documentary was presented at numerous international film festivals, receiving critical acclaim for its raw and intimate portrayal of family and social dynamics.

Interesting Facts

• Benim Çocuğum is the first Turkish documentary to focus on the experiences of families with LGBTQ+ children in a conservative society, making it a groundbreaking film.
• The film was shown at multiple prestigious film festivals, including the Bucharest International Documentary and Short Film Festival in 2013.
• Director Can Candan is an acclaimed Turkish filmmaker and academic, known for addressing social justice issues in his work.
• The film emphasizes the courage of parents who, while confronting societal taboos, fight for their children’s right to live authentically.
• The film features real-life interviews with parents, including stories from individuals like Omer Ceylan, Şule Ceylan, and Nilgül Yalçınoğlu.

Extras

• Making-of
• Outtakes
• Deleted Scenes

Publisher

• Produced by: Surela Film
• Distributed by: Surela Film

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