The Mandarin Tree
Originally released in 2018. The Mandarin Tree is a feature film. directed by Cengiz Akaygün. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
After her father is arrested for political reasons by the Turkish government, little Sirin is finally allowed to visit him in prison for the first time. When a prison official interprets her painting of a bird as an anarchistic symbol and confiscates it, the girl is devastated, but her father encourages her to believe in the freedom of thought. For her second visit, she paints a "harmless" mandarin tree. Will her hidden message be discovered?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mandarin Tree about?
After her father is arrested for political reasons by the Turkish government, little Sirin is finally allowed to visit him in prison for the first time. When a prison official interprets her painti...
Who directed The Mandarin Tree?
The Mandarin Tree was directed by Cengiz Akaygün.
How long is The Mandarin Tree?
The Mandarin Tree has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was The Mandarin Tree released?
The Mandarin Tree was released on September 12, 2018 in theaters.