ORPHANS OF THE CITY
During the lockdown, Hilde’s main concern is her demented mother. Under the skin she has wild dreams. To keep their bond alive, Hilde decides to restore an old carpet for her mother. But when her biggest dream gets shattered and visits to her mother are discouraged, Hilde is confronted with her own loneliness.
writer: Bülent Öztürk
director: Bülent Öztürk
with: Femke Heijens, Philippe Liekens
producers: Xavier Rombaut – Polar Bear (BE) / Bülent Öztürk - Bantof Film (BE)
genre: drama - short film
country: Belgium
year: 2021
duration: 18 minutes
International sales: L’agence belge du court métrage
festivals & awards: Oostend film festival (BE), Svaneti international film festival (GE) - award: Best Actress