Aus der Ferne

Documentary filmmaker Thomas Arslan embarks on a personal journey through Turkey, capturing a nuanced and unvarnished portrait of this often-misrepresented nation. As he travels from bustling Istanbul to rural Gaziantep, Ankara, Diyarbakir, and Van, Arslan's camera lens reveals the complexities and contrasts of modern-day Turkey, including moments of everyday life in Western cities and the country's tumultuous eastern territories that were recently locked in battle. With a keen eye and an unassuming approach, Arslan invites viewers to experience the beauty and depth of this captivating land through his own intimate lens.