SIBEL
Synopsis
Sibel, who is only able to communicate by whistling, lives with her father in a remote village. The villagers view her as a second-class citizen. To make up for her loneliness, Sibel keeps herself busy doing field work. One day she meets a deserter from the Turkish army hiding in the forest.
Synopsis
Sibel, who is only able to communicate by whistling, lives with her father in a remote village. The villagers view her as a second-class citizen. To make up for her loneliness, Sibel keeps herself busy doing field work. One day she meets a deserter from the Turkish army hiding in the forest.
Our take
In a village cloaked in silence, gender roles are entwined in folklore. Crafting a symphony of rebellion through whistling, this poignant tale from rural Turkey traces a quest for liberation amid the lush Black Sea hills, and is enriched by Damla Sönmez’s compelling performance.