Cemal Cihan kırlı
"Crosing the Red Line"
is Cemal Cihan Kırlı's first feature documentary. In a 71-minute runtime, Cihan took on the roles of writer, director, and producer. During the early stages of the Russian occupation, he captured the experiences of people amidst the conflicts.
In the chaotic first days of the war, they enter Ukraine , reversing the route of those fleeing. Hoping to help, they record their journey with action cameras. Though they hear many stories along the way, it’s only when an airstrike hits near them en route to besieged Kyiv that they truly begin to grasp the weight of the trauma.
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About
Cemal Cihan kırlı
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21th Salento International Film Festival
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11th international Documentary Festival of Lerapetra & Awards
Cemal Cihan Kırlı graduated from Marmara University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Cinema Department. Beginning his career as a camera assistant, he gained experience in commercials, music videos, and feature films. In 2017, he co-founded the independent production company Modi Film Collective.
Between 2017 and 2024, he directed over 50 commercial films. In 2022, he directed the 24-episode documentary series 5 Rings, about Tokyo Olympic medalists. The same year, he completed the 71-minute war documentary Crossing the Red Line that was shot in Ukraine. In 2024, he directed With Love from Istanbul with İKSV for İKSV and YouTube, featuring performances by 10 notable artists across four historic Istanbul venues.
