
Cemal Cihan kırlı
Synopsis
While making plans to go to Afghanistan, Cihan and Osman change their plans due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. During the first days of war, they attempt to head into Ukraine by reversing the route followed by the people fleeing the war. They use action cameras to record and remember what they witness during this journey; it is, however, upon their return that they realize just how valuable these images are. Even though they witness what takes place in the background of the war and hear the stories of different people they meet, they still think that it is impossible for them to truly understand the traumas lodged in people’s memories until an airstrike is carried out to their location while they are trying to reach besieged Kyiv.
"Crosing the Red Line"
is Cemal Cihan Kırlı's debut future 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.
Cemal Cihan kırlı
About
Cemal Cihan kırlı
Born in Ankara in 1989, he completed his education at the esteemed Cinema Department of Marmara Fine Arts University. Then, he began his career as an independent filmmaker. Starting as an assistant cameraman, he gained experience in various areas, including creating TV commercials, music videos, and feature-length films in Turkey. Motivated by a strong passion for independent filmmaking, he took the important step of founding Modi Film Collective in 2017. His main goal has consistently been to craft meaningful stories that truly connect with audiences."Crossing the red line"s Cemal Cihan Kırlı's first documentary feature film.


