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Absent

Mert, a 30-year-old male, is employed at an abandoned-looking amusement park, grappling with an internal duality, while sensing a lurking identity bent on undermining him. Throughout the film, Mert interacts with various people and creatures, struggling to understand what's going wrong with his mental health. Despite his persistent pursuit of answers, Mert confronts a daunting struggle to delve into the depths of his psyche, hindered by a hesitancy to fully confront the mysteries within.

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Cast & Crew See All

Haydar Sahin
Mert
Sencan Aslan
Grandmother
Baris Yilmaz Gunduz
Clown

Awards

  • 2024 - Leitz Cine Discovery Prize - - nominated
  • 2024 - Canal+ Award - - winner
  • 2024 - Best Short Film - Best Short Film - winner
  • 2025 - Golden Firebird Award - Short Film - nominated

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