Mankind

2023, Documentary

Release Year: 2023
Country: Türkiye
Director: Neslihan Ş. Akpinar

 

The documentary witnesses the experience of ex-convicts who try to complete their mandatory working time under probation by staging a theater play. In the period leading up to the staging of a theater play, the documentary witnesses the encounter of an experienced theater actress with actors who have never had any stage experience before. The work also makes them think about the concepts such as death, friendship, family ties, wealth, power and knowledge discussed in the play.

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About the director

Neslihan Şeref Akpınar completed her undergraduate education at Ankara University Faculty of Communication, her Master’s degree in METU Media and Cultural Studies Major, and her proficiency in art at Marmara University Institute of Fine Arts Cinema-TV Department. Since 2014, she has been working at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Cinema-TV.