A Defense
Released 5 years ago in 2021. A Defense is a feature film. directed by Aylin Kuryel. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 2016, hundreds of academics signed a petition in Turkey, asking the state to put an end to violence inflicted upon Kurdish people. Academics for Peace have been criminalized and put on trial with the charge of terrorist propaganda. A Defense portrays one of the Academics for Peace while preparing for her upcoming appearance in court in 2019. A psychodrama is put on stage in a house, where the person is both the state, the judge, the academic and the cook. It’s a self-portrait on the violence and absurdity of the ways in which the state sneaks into the house of an academic, forcing her to adjust her words, body and gestures.
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Production Details
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Defense about?
In 2016, hundreds of academics signed a petition in Turkey, asking the state to put an end to violence inflicted upon Kurdish people. Academics for Peace have been criminalized and put on trial wit...
Who directed A Defense?
A Defense was directed by Aylin Kuryel.
How long is A Defense?
A Defense has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was A Defense released?
A Defense was released on July 21, 2021 in theaters.