THE PIGEON

GÜVERCİN (THE PIGEON), 2018
Turkey | DCP, Color, 78’ | Turkish
Director: Banu Sıvacı
Cast: Kemal Burak Alper, Ruhi Sarı, Demet Genç

Yusuf is an introverted young man who lives in the slums of Adana with his older sister and brother. His greatest passion in life are the pigeons he tends on the rooftop of their home. When he is away from them, he misses them and comes running back. He is the type who doesn’t speak much to anyone, preferring to sleep and even take his showers next to his pigeons rather than in his own house. His brother pressures him to find a job and earn money instead of caring for pigeons. He finally gives in and starts working at the auto repair and salvage yard, which will lead him to face the facts of life. The Pigeon had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival and won the award for Best Director at the Sofia Film Festival.